Materials Project Management (B3)

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:
$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

Location:
Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

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 working closely with Central Purchasing/Supplier Account Management/Suppliers and respective functions to ensure supply continuity to keep production lines running
• Responsible for managing end to end supply/demand planning for complex commodity for Conductor Etch portfolio
• Work with suppliers on capacity planning, lead time reduction, material cost savings, ramp readiness, obsolescence management, change management and special projects as assigned
• Identify and qualify dual sources while working with internal stakeholders to mitigate single point of failures
• Take lead on internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely and effective communication regarding material availability
• 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, manufacturing, quality, accounting to resolve issues and ensure supply continuity
• Interface (Focal) point for the BU for all related materials shortages escalation (1st level escalation) and resolution. Work with suppliers exploring all possibilities to resolve shortages and provide timely update to demand management
• Attend Supplier war room meeting for assigned supplier and commodities
• 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
• Maintain SAP master data accuracy for assigned parts/commodity
• 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

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

• 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

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

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

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

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus