Material Coordinator/Handler IV- (O4)

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:
$23.50 - $31.90

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.

• Own the complete lifecycle of non-conforming, containment, and quality-held material from identification through final disposition and closure.
• Manage Purge Pick and Containment activities, ensuring timely resolution of aged and stagnant material.
• Govern physical-to-logical inventory accuracy, including:
  • Unrestricted (UnRes)
  • Quality Inspection (QI)
  • Blocked Inventory
• Coordinate and manage transfers and returns, including B2B, In-Transit, CR Inspection, TPAK, supplier returns, and recovery activities.
• Partner with Business Unit Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive inspection, disposition, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain BU Report Cards and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead weekly material and quality reviews, reporting and driving accountability for:
  • Missed Tasks
  • Delays
  • Deviations
  • Defects
  • Escapes
  • Aging Material
  • Open Containment Actions
• Process material within Quality Notification and inventory management systems while maintaining accurate records, traceability, and compliance.
• Analyze inventory and operational data to improve material velocity, inventory accuracy, and process effectiveness.
• Support inventory control activities including receiving, storage, transactions, transfers, audits, and material movement.
• Train and support stakeholders on material management, containment processes, inventory control requirements, and quality compliance standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing inventory aging, improving cycle times, and strengthening material governance.

• Experience in inventory management, quality systems, material control, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive cross-functional accountability.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred), inventory governance, and quality management processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Semiconductor or manufacturing experience preferred.