Senior Manager, Logistics and Global Freight Operations
Onto Innovation · Milpitas, CA
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- $165,000 / year
- Milpitas, CA
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Senior Manager, Logistics and Global Freight Operations
Onto Innovation · Milpitas, CA
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Job highlights
- Lead global freight operations for semiconductor equipment.
- Optimize transportation network for cost and efficiency.
- Manage carrier relationships and performance reviews.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risks.
- Lead and develop a global logistics team.
About the role
About Onto Innovation
Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies. Our offerings span 3D metrology, macro defect inspection, metal interconnect composition, factory analytics, and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. We help customers solve complex yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues by optimizing their critical path of progress, making them smarter, faster, and more efficient.Job Summary & Responsibilities
As a Global Freight Sr Manager, you will orchestrate the international movement of high-value semiconductor equipment and spares. You are responsible for optimizing a complex global transportation network (Air, Ocean, Ground) and small package to ensure on time delivery, cost efficiency, and strict regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement global transportation strategies that align with regional manufacturing and service operations’ goals and ensure a robust supply chain.
- Carrier Management: Run global freight bids, support negotiations in global freight contracts and lead performance reviews (QBRs) with carriers to drive operational excellence in on-time delivery and safety.
- Cost Optimization: Identify and execute year-over-year cost-saving initiatives through route and mode shift optimization, shipment consolidation, and lane analysis.
- Risk & Compliance: Mitigate logistics risks—such as geopolitical disruptions and capacity constraints—while ensuring 100% compliance with international trade regulations and customs.
- Escalation Management: Serve as the primary global lead for resolving critical shipment delays, equipment damage claims, and logistics bottlenecks.
- Team Leadership: Serve as the Global Leader for transportation, set goals and growth objectives for the global team, develop skills, awareness, capabilities and responsiveness to best support the business.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Service, Operations, Finance, and Trade Compliance, to integrate logistics solutions into broader business objectives.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering.
- Experience: 8–10+ years in global logistics, with at least 5 years managing international 3PL/carrier performance for high-tech or semiconductor accounts.
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft suite, advanced Excel skills and ORACLE systems.
- Expert knowledge of global shipping modes (Bulk Air, Ocean, Ground) and trade compliance.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills using data visualization (e.g., Excel, Tableau, PowerBI) to drive decisions.
- Ability to thrive in high-urgency, fast-paced environments with cross-cultural teams.
Why Join Onto Innovation?
At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.Compensation & Growth
- Base Salary Range: $132,000.00 - $198,000.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.
- Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.
Empowering Every Voice To Shape The Future
Onto Innovation is committed to creating a workplace where every qualified candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed. We evaluate applicants based on skills, experience, and potential - without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity of thought and background drives innovation and strengthens our team.Important Note on Export Compliance
For certain positions requiring access to technical data, U.S. export licensing review may be necessary for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or other protected persons under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).Key skills/competency
- Global Logistics Management
- Freight Operations Strategy
- Carrier Performance Management
- Cost Optimization
- Trade Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Semiconductor Industry Logistics
Skills & topics
- Senior Manager
- Logistics
- Global Freight
- Operations
- Supply Chain
- Transportation Management
- Carrier Management
- Trade Compliance
- Semiconductor
- High-Tech
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight global logistics, freight management, and semiconductor experience.
- Showcase skills: Emphasize Excel, ORACLE, data visualization, and negotiation abilities.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategy, carrier management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Understand the company: Research Onto Innovation's technologies and market position.
Technical preparation
Master global shipping modes: air, ocean, ground, parcel.,Practice advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.,Familiarize with ORACLE and data visualization tools.,Study international trade regulations and customs.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you optimized a global transportation network.,How do you manage carrier performance and negotiations?,Share an experience resolving a critical logistics bottleneck.,How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Senior Manager, Logistics and Global Freight Operations at Onto Innovation?
- The Senior Manager, Logistics and Global Freight Operations at Onto Innovation is responsible for orchestrating international freight movement, optimizing the global transportation network (Air, Ocean, Ground, small package) for on-time delivery and cost efficiency, managing carrier relationships, ensuring trade compliance, mitigating risks, and leading the global logistics team.
- What qualifications are needed for the Senior Manager, Logistics and Global Freight Operations role at Onto Innovation?
- A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering is required, along with 8-10+ years of experience in global logistics. This includes at least 5 years managing international 3PL/carrier performance, preferably for high-tech or semiconductor accounts.
- What technical skills are essential for this Senior Manager role at Onto Innovation?
- Essential technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Suite (especially advanced Excel), ORACLE systems, expert knowledge of global shipping modes (Air, Ocean, Ground), and trade compliance. Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI is also highly valued.
- How does Onto Innovation approach career growth for its Senior Manager, Logistics and Global Freight Operations?
- Onto Innovation offers opportunities for growth through setting goals and development objectives for the global team, fostering skill development, and promoting cross-functional collaboration. The role is crucial in supporting broader business objectives, offering a path for significant impact.
- What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, Logistics and Global Freight Operations position at Onto Innovation?
- The base salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $198,000.00 annually, with additional rewards including annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives. The final salary will depend on experience, location, and qualifications.
- How does Onto Innovation ensure compliance in its global logistics operations?
- Onto Innovation ensures 100% compliance with international trade regulations and customs. The role involves mitigating logistics risks, including those related to geopolitical disruptions and capacity constraints, and working closely with the Trade Compliance team.
- What kind of support can I expect from Onto Innovation as an employee?
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