Materials Project Manager New College Grad- Bachelor's (Chandler, AZ)

Applied Materials•Chandler, AZ

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, fundamental to new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment we create and service is essential for advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do advances the world’s technology. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth while taking on challenges and driving innovative solutions for customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees, providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. The Global Factory Repair Organization (GFRO) serves as a strategic internal supplier to Applied Materials, providing world-class repair and build capabilities that support the Applied Global Services (AGS) network as well as critical build initiatives across our Manufacturing Business Units. Our mission is to deliver high-quality solutions that enable operational excellence, customer success, and business growth. The Central Repair Center (CRC) specializes in supporting the Headsmart product line, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and industry-leading turnaround times. As part of this growing operation, the Materials Program Manager (MPM) plays a key role in analyzing material requirements, coordinating with procurement and planning teams, and ensuring material readiness to support production and repair objectives. This position will also drive continuous process improvements, implement operational efficiencies, and collaborate across functions to maximize throughput, optimize inventory performance, and enable scalable business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Experience in production control, materials planning, inventory control, or related operations roles.
Hands-on experience with production control and materials management in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP experience highly preferred).
Familiarity with MRP systems, inventory management, and shop floor control processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage data and resolve material or process issues.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating and cross-covering responsibilities with team members.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey material status and operational updates.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment, including occasional physical activity (lifting, moving materials, standing for extended periods).
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain system/data accuracy.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis.
Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).
Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.
Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan.
Participates in the material change control change process.
Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary.
Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers.
Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.
Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.
Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues.
Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI).
Tracks total landed costs targets.
Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.
Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.