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:

$78,000.00 - $107,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Boise,ID, Chandler,AZ, Portland,OR

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.

We’re hiring a North America (AMNA) Regional Planner to lead demand forecasting and service‑parts planning for the AMNA region. In this role, you will transform install‑base signals, field‑service activity, and customer/contract requirements into a data‑driven demand plan that supports high service performance and operational efficiency. This role blends analytical depth, systems expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration to improve service levels, inventory health, and contractual KPI performance.

What You’ll Do

• Translate operational and customer intelligence—install‑base changes, warranty and service‑contract requirements, field‑service cadence—into quantified demand signals.

• Drive service‑parts planning to meet internal and contractual KPIs, recommending inventory policies and modeling availability vs. cost.

• Perform root‑cause analyses on forecast performance and implement corrective actions.

• Coordinate Regional Planning with Global Planning, Field Service, Logistics, Order Fulfillment, and Customer Care.

• Lead new fab/service‑agreement planning, ramp management, and special projects.

• Contribute to process, tool, dashboard, and data‑visualization improvements.

Experience & Qualifications

• 6+ years in inventory, materials, supply, or demand planning with KPI ownership.

• Demonstrated experience with executive communications and presentations.

• Strong service‑parts planning background; semiconductor experience required.

• Proficiency with ERP/SCM systems (SAP, SPP), advanced Excel, Tableau or Power BI required. Demonstrated SQL proficiency a plus.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams.

People management experience a plus.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Operations, or STEM field preferred.

• Demonstrated experience improving planning processes, dashboards, or tools.

• Project‑management experience and/or ASCM/APICS/IBF certifications a plus.

Additional Information Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.