Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

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You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all materials shortages for assigned Business Unit (BU) in working closely with Purchasing/Supplier Account Management/Suppliers and respective functions to ensure supply continuity to keep production lines running.
• Take lead on internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely and effective communication regarding material availability.
• Work and review with Purchasing Manager/Buyers on constraint suppliers/critical parts to ensure supply continuity to support Business Unit (BU) assigned. Escalate to suppliers/PM when parts are HOT, shipments are missed, or commits aren’t met
• Material Planning for all critical parts with business knowledge to plan and drive strategic supply to ensure consistent and adequate supply of materials in meeting business demand and changes.
• Work with respective functions; engineering, MPM, SCM etc. to ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) integrity and accuracy in driving materials requirement.
• Interface (Focal) point for the BU for all related materials shortages escalation (1st level escalation) and resolution. Work with suppliers/PM/buyers exploring all possibilities to resolve shortages and provide timely update to BU.
• Attend all BU Production/War Room Meetings and suppliers’ meetings (when needed for shortages resolution and escalation)
• Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of critical materials.
• Coordinates/drives purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.   Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues.
• Design, develop and implement flexible solutions to aid Supply and Purchasing efficiency, drive process improvements and add value.
• Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function.  Assists or participates with the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function.
• Reviews MRP on a regular basis. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of ECOs on a worldwide basis.
• Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis.  Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory.  Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues.
• Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings.  Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers.  Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

•  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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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.