Sub-Assembly Planning Manager
Key Responsibilities
Plans requirements for purchasing materials or services and ensures delivery of materials to production consistent with established schedules.
Implements and maintains physical distribution procedures, work authorizations, dispatching and expediting procedures, and floor scheduling/shop loading procedures.
Directs the activities of planners and expediters to accomplish company objectives.
Lead team meetings to assist with maintaining aging production orders.
Responsible for the evaluation of acceptable inventory levels; oversees maintaining adequate working relationship with purchasing, production, and engineering.
Reviews developing materials schedules and coordinating the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering.
Monitors the plans, schedules, and the movement of material through the production cycle.
Lead weekly shortage meeting with production planners, manufacturing, and purchasing.
Oversee planning activities to execute material movements on the manufacturing floor.
Functional Knowledge
- Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors.
Business Expertise
- Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.
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Leadership
- Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
Problem Solving
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
Impact
- Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
Interpersonal Skills
- Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
- Ability to collaborate with other planning groups to work towards an objective.
Desired Skills
- SAP
- Smartsheet
- MS Products
- Kinaxis Rapid Response
Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
U.S. Salary Range:
$88,000.00 - $121,000.00
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion