Business Intelligence Analyst

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:
$100,000.00 - $137,500.00

Location:
Austin,TX

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.

Role Summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to transform large inventory and variance datasets into actionable insights that improve decision‑making across Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance. The role designs automated dashboards, enhances reporting processes, and supports the quarterly financial submission cadence with accurate reconciliations and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets related to inventory, variances, material flows, and operations across AMAT's global supply chain.
• Build, maintain, and automate dashboards and manual inventory reporting processes using Power BI, Tableau, and similar BI tools.
• Maintain critical inventory‑related Tableau dashboards; independently troubleshoot issues and ensure reporting continuity.
• Collaborate with GIS and technical teams to resolve data quality, pipeline, and integration issues.
• Consolidate and extract large amounts of SAP data; summarize into clear, digestible insights for business partners.
• Diagnose data inconsistencies, identify trends/anomalies, and build automated processes or platforms to support recurring analysis.
• Support the quarterly financial submission cadence with required data, reconciliations, and analytics.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and IT to translate business requirements into scalable BI solutions.
• Present insights clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders; train and support users on dashboards and reports.

• Experience working with large, complex datasets in fast‑paced operational environments.
• Strong analytical skills with understanding of inventory behavior, materials flow, and variance drivers.
• Proficiency with BI tools: Power BI, Tableau (preferred)
• Strong SQL for querying, transformation, and validation.
• Advanced Excel skills: PivotTables, advanced formulas (XLOOKUP/INDEX‑MATCH/nested logic), Power Query / Power Pivot, data modeling; ability to build automated/semi‑automated templates.
• Understanding of basic financial analysis and forecasting concepts (e.g., variance analysis, trend modeling, sensitivity).
• Strong data storytelling, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, inventory management, or operational analytics; semiconductor/high‑tech experience a plus.
• SAP & BPC proficiency (nice‑to‑have).
• Familiarity with ERP ecosystems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and modern data platforms (Azure, Snowflake).
• Experience working within a global organization and across multiple time zones.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field