ASM International Hiring for Logistics Specialist at Phoenix, AZ Full Time

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

Position Summary

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for day to day oversight and management of the third party logistics service provider operations to ensure orders and shipments are well executed ensuring on time delivery. This role is part of the America Spares and Services Logistics organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse and distribution operations for forward and reverse logistics and 3PL warehouse providers for efficiency in both operations and capacity.
• Monitor shipments, costs, timelines, and productivity.
• Handle and review import/export operation with Carriers/Brokers.
• Support Global Trade Compliance Teams for license/compliance related matters.
• Coordinate and track movement of goods through logistic pathways.
• SAP operation for retrieving sales order/purchase order/STO/ICPO in/out/return.
• Ensure accuracy of all transactions in SAP related to material movement and inventory including Cycle Count.
• Cooperate with logistics carrier / freight forwarders / parcel service providers for on-time delivery.
• Participate in operational performance review, scorecards and improvement plans with parcel service providers and freight forwarders.
• Review freight rates and other transportation costs to keep working costs low.
• Organize and manage spares / service parts inventory, storage, and transportation.
• Liaise with function teams (Manufacturing Logistics, Production Planning, Quality, Purchasing) for timely disposition of materials and to resolve issues preventing material flow.
• Address and resolve shipment, ordering and inventory issues.
• Identify and evaluate root causes of inefficiencies in daily warehouse and distribution operations and re-designing when necessary, the processes to drive logistics effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Analyzing and optimizing logistical procedures.
• Establish and document all warehouse and distribution processes according to ASM standards.
• Answer and address customer queries and any escalations on order and shipment status in a proactive and timely manner.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have high “sense of urgency” and “know how” to escalate to proper channels
• Working knowledge of modern logistics, material flow and improvement strategies and the ability to integrate those into the operation.
• Experience or working knowledge of SAP, knowledge of TMS / WMS functionalities is expected

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma with related Experience / Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or higher
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management for the capital equipment industry, preferably semiconductor or hi-tech environment
• Any other professional certifications will be of added advantage
• Proven self-starter, change agent and influencer
• Ability to operate in an environment of significant change and ambiguity

At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients – and to make a meaningful difference in society.


So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.