Production Control Scheduler

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

2d•$78,000 - $107,500

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a Production Control Scheduler, described in the role details as Planner III. The position supports planning, forecasting, and analysis of service parts and product-related requirements to ensure material is available in the right location, quantities, and timeframe. Working within an assigned product or lifecycle scope, the Scheduler executes standard planning processes and uses enterprise planning systems to align supply and demand. The role calls for a quick learner with analytical curiosity, critical-thinking skills, and a desire to improve and expand capabilities. The successful candidate will deliver dependable planning outcomes while developing knowledge of product lifecycle planning and the company’s business drivers. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; emphasis in Supply Chain or Engineering, with Industrial Engineering preferred.
3–7 years of inventory management, supply planning, or demand planning experience, including KPI management.
Proficiency with ERP or supply-chain systems such as Oracle, SAP, SPP, or similar.
Self-motivated and accountable, with strong project-management and innovation skills.
Strong analytical ability and demonstrated use of data-driven analysis to develop solutions.
Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, and SQL, and skill interpreting complex datasets to identify trends and issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and customers.
Sound business acumen and understanding of key business drivers.
Effective problem-solving, critical-thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
Curiosity and a commitment to structured learning.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor industry background, especially in Parts, Warranty, or Service.
Industrial Engineering emphasis in the degree.

Responsibilities

Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and material planning within assigned product or lifecycle scope.
Execute planning activities using enterprise planning systems to align supply and demand.
Support planning deliverables for new product introduction (NPI) readiness, engineering change order (ECO) planning, sustaining operations, and transitions.
Perform part-shortage and root-cause analyses, and conduct basic scenario evaluations.
Identify risks related to material availability, service levels, or transitions; escalate them with supporting data.
Support corrective-action implementation under established processes and guidance.
Collaborate with Product, Business Units, Service Business Units, Operations, Logistics, and Regional Planning partners to resolve planning issues.
Serve as a planning point of contact within the defined scope and communicate status and risks clearly and professionally.
Maintain accurate planning data and support adherence to standard planning processes.
Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives involving planning tools, processes, and data quality.
Build knowledge of product lifecycle planning and Applied Materials business drivers, understand downstream impacts of planning decisions, and progress toward identifying risks and proposing improvements.