Planner II (B2)- Weekend Shift

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Production Control Planner to help ensure material availability, production schedule attainment, and manufacturing execution. The position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to maintain material readiness, optimize inventory, and support factory operations through SAP ERP/MRP planning and production control. The role involves managing production and work order schedules, monitoring MRP planning, reviewing material readiness and shortages, coordinating engineering changes and material dispositions, analyzing variances, maintaining planning data, and supporting inventory accuracy and continuous improvement. The Planner also provides reporting and analysis on material availability, inventory health, and planning performance. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and is listed as full-time. The salary range is $64,000 to $88,000. Weekend shift is indicated in the job title.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in production control, materials planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
Working knowledge of SAP ERP and MRP planning processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, high-tech, or complex manufacturing environments.
Understanding of engineering change management, inventory control, and manufacturing execution processes.
Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functional organizations to drive operational results.
Detail-oriented approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solve complex material and scheduling challenges, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Manage SAP ERP production and work order schedules to support manufacturing and engineering requirements.
Execute and monitor MRP planning activities, ensuring accurate supply and demand alignment.
Perform material readiness reviews and shortage analysis to improve production execution.
Coordinate ECO/ECR implementation and material disposition activities.
Analyze inventory, work order, and material variances and drive corrective actions.
Maintain SAP master data, planning parameters, and lead times to support planning accuracy.
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve material, WIP, inventory, and scheduling issues.
Support cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Provide reporting and analysis related to material availability, inventory health, and planning performance.