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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Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Business Partnership

• Partner with Logistics and Supply Chain stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into end-to-end solution designs.
• Define future-state logistics processes and system architectures aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards.
• Facilitate solution workshops and architectural reviews with business and technical teams.
• Provide thought leadership on logistics process improvements, warehouse modernization, and digital transformation opportunities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams and business leaders throughout the project lifecycle.

SAP S/4HANA & EWM Solution Design

• Lead solution architecture and design activities for SAP S/4HANA Logistics and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Design solutions supporting inbound logistics, inventory management, production supply, warehouse operations, outbound fulfillment, shipping, and transportation processes.
• Lead business process and system design for SAP EWM implementations, warehouse expansions, and WM-to-EWM migration projects.
• Develop integration architectures between SAP EWM and adjacent business applications.
• Ensure solutions align with SAP best practices, enterprise architecture standards, and long-term business objectives.

Warehouse Transformation & Automation

• Support warehouse transformation initiatives including new warehouse deployments, warehouse conversions, and automation projects.
• Design integration solutions between SAP EWM and warehouse automation technologies including AutoStore, ASRS, WCS, WES, AMRs, AGVs, robotics, conveyors, and material handling systems.
• Collaborate with operations and automation teams to ensure seamless warehouse execution and system interoperability.
• Support testing, cutover planning, and go-live activities for warehouse implementations and automation deployments.

Integration, Technology & Innovation

• Design integrations between SAP solutions and enterprise applications supporting Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Transportation, and third-party logistics providers.
• Provide guidance on API strategies, middleware, event-driven architectures, and integration best practices.
• Evaluate emerging SAP and supply chain technologies and recommend solutions that improve operational performance.
• Support modernization initiatives leveraging SAP Signavio, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Integration Suite, and process automation technologies.

Project Delivery & Governance

• Support project teams through all phases of solution delivery including discovery, design, build, testing, deployment, and hypercare.
• Participate in project planning, effort estimation, risk assessment, and vendor coordination activities.
• Ensure solution quality, technical integrity, and alignment with architectural standards.
• Develop and maintain solution documentation, process flows, functional designs, and architecture artifacts.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to functional consultants, analysts, and project team members.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in SAP logistics, supply chain, or warehouse management solutions.
• 5+ years of experience working with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Hands-on experience leading solution design for SAP EWM implementations.
• Experience participating in at least one SAP WM-to-EWM migration or warehouse transformation program.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA logistics processes and integration capabilities.
• Experience working on cross-functional projects involving Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Transportation teams.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience implementing or integrating warehouse automation solutions including AutoStore, ASRS, robotics, AMRs, AGVs, WCS, WES, and MFS platforms.
• Experience integrating SAP EWM with manufacturing systems, transportation systems, and third-party logistics providers.
• Working knowledge of SAP Signavio, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP Integration Suite, SAP Analytics Cloud, and process mining solutions.
• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Experience within semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or complex supply chain environments.
• SAP EWM or SAP S/4HANA certifications preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Logistics and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, production supply, shipping, transportation, procurement, quality, and planning processes.
• Knowledge of warehouse automation technologies and their integration with enterprise applications.
• Understanding of enterprise application architecture, systems integration, infrastructure, networking, and security fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design scalable business solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across business, IT, and vendor organizations.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery environments.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on logistics solution architect with deep SAP EWM and S/4HANA expertise, capable of designing innovative solutions, leading complex warehouse transformation initiatives, and partnering closely with business stakeholders to deliver measurable operational value.

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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.