Regional Planner III

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a North America (AMNA) Regional Planner to lead demand forecasting and service-parts planning for the AMNA region. The role transforms install-base signals, field-service activity, and customer and contract requirements into a data-driven demand plan supporting strong service performance and operational efficiency. It combines analytical work, systems expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to improve service levels, inventory health, and contractual KPI performance. The position is based in Austin, Texas, with travel required 20% of the time. Relocation is eligible. The role is full-time and regular. The offered salary range is $78,000 to $107,500; the selected candidate’s compensation will depend on factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates may also be eligible for a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in inventory, materials, supply, or demand planning with KPI ownership.
Demonstrated experience with executive communications and presentations.
Strong service-parts planning background.
Semiconductor experience.
Proficiency with ERP/SCM systems, including SAP and SPP.
Advanced Excel proficiency.
Proficiency with Tableau or Power BI.
Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams.
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
Demonstrated experience improving planning processes, dashboards, or tools.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated SQL proficiency.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Operations, or a STEM field.
Project-management experience.
ASCM, APICS, or IBF certifications.

Responsibilities

Translate operational and customer intelligence—including install-base changes, warranty and service-contract requirements, and field-service cadence—into quantified demand signals.
Drive service-parts planning to meet internal and contractual KPIs, recommending inventory policies and modeling availability versus cost.
Analyze forecast performance to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate Regional Planning with Global Planning, Field Service, Logistics, Order Fulfillment, and Customer Care.
Lead planning for new fabs and service agreements, ramp management, and special projects.
Contribute to improvements in processes, tools, dashboards, and data visualization.