Materials Project Management (B3)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

6d•$88,000 - $121,000

About The Position

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 .

Requirements

Functional Knowledge Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Business Expertise 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
Leadership Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Problem Solving Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impact Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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