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:

Tempe,AZ

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

• Develop and maintain detailed daily production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory targets and capacity constraints.

• Lead or support production planning meetings, providing updates on schedule status, risks, and corrective actions.

• Adjust production schedules to resolve issues, minimize delays, and meet customer service goals.

• Work closely with BU engineers to process NPI parts request, track and update the production status to BU teams.

• Create direct and indirect purchase orders to Applied Materials approved suppliers and follow-up with suppliers to delivered the materials on-time.

• Work closely with production supervisors, CVD, QC and logistics teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of production plans.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize scheduling, reduce waste, and increase productivity

• Coordinate with quality and operations teams to ensure production meets safety and quality standards.

• Issue material requirements and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support continuous availability of materials.

• Evaluate raw material availability, coordinate with procurement teams, and ensure timely supply of components needed for production.

• Conduct supply demand analyses and identify constraints impacting the next 12 months of production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, or a related field.

• 5 plus years of experience in manufacturing planning, production control, scheduling or procurement.

• Proven ability to analyze complex data and integrate forecasts, inventory strategy, and capacity constraints into effective schedules.

• Experience with advanced planning systems, shop‑floor analytics, or continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).

• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, MRP/ERP systems.

• Knowledge on Planning master data, Rough cut capacity planning and manufacturing execution system (MES) is an added advantage.

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Additional Information Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.