Logistic Operations Intern (Industrial Engineering)

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The intern will learn the day to day of a highly complex warehouse operations and its network.

And also take up key projects like below:

1. Just-In-Time Delivery Optimization

Analyze material movement patterns between Central Warehouse and manufacturing Point-of-Use (POU) locations.

Evaluate opportunities to enhance responsiveness while reducing inventory holding.

Develop recommendations to improve material flow efficiency.

2. Warehouse Capacity & Space Optimization

Support planning and execution of POU expansion initiatives.

Perform warehouse utilization and storage effectiveness analysis.

Recommend layout improvements to maximize space productivity.

3. Warehouse Process Transformation

Participate in central warehouse re-layout and process improvement projects.

Analyze operational workflows and identify bottlenecks.

Support implementation of productivity improvement initiatives.

4. Supply Chain Analytics & Problem Solving

Utilize operational dashboards and SAP data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Conduct root-cause analysis on operational escalations.

Generate data-driven recommendations to improve performance.

5. Final Capstone Project

Lead an improvement project focused on warehouse efficiency, material flow optimization, or operational analytics.

Present findings and recommendations to site leadership at the end of the internship

Learning Outcome:

• End-to-end warehouse and logistics operations supporting the semiconductor industry.

• Supply chain optimization and warehouse design principles.

• Business analytics and data-driven decision making.

• SAP and logistics systems utilization.

• Continuous improvement and Lean problem-solving methodologies.

• Cross-functional stakeholder management.

• Third-party logistics (3PL) operations and supplier collaboration.

• Real-world automation and digital transformation initiatives.

• Executive-level project presentation and business case development.

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.