Planner II - (B2)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • $64,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Production Control Planner and play a critical role in ensuring material availability, production schedule attainment, and manufacturing execution. This position partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to maintain material readiness, optimize inventory, and support factory operations through effective SAP MRP planning and production control.

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 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.
• The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, excels at solving complex material and scheduling challenges, and is passionate about driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP MRP 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.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Opportunities to take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for customers.
• Empowerment to push the boundaries of what is possible and learn every day.
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
• Care for employees at work, at home, or wherever they may go.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level