Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager for New Products

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

19d • $124,000 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager for New Products to join their Global Supply Chain team. This role will focus on the design and commercialization of supply chains for new products within the Dielectric Deposition Products (DDP) business unit. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead initiatives from rapid prototyping to commercialization, ensuring material cost targets are met, supply chain risks are mitigated, and supply continuity is maintained in alignment with company strategies and IP protection.

Requirements

• MS in Industrial Engineering or MBA with a BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and Supply Chain management.
• Proven expertise in program management, supply chain management, and business acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Leads others to solve complex problems and associated risks; uses structured approach and analytics to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• Communicates efficiently difficult concepts, negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements effective supply chain strategy from NPI to High Volume that meets performance requirements.
• Collaborates and negotiates with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
• Coordinates product development process deliverables through a matrix organization of engineers, commodity business managers, buyers, planners, and production control.
• Creates process maps for critical/complex long lead components; collaborates to implement mitigation strategies.
• Develops and executes dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization.
• Identifies single points of failure in new product supply chain design, establishes and implements strategies to mitigate them.
• Designs supply chain to minimize total landed cost and improve material availability.
• Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance & quality on key insource/outsource decisions.
• Presents new product sourcing strategies to executive management.
• Creates and maintains material cost reduction roadmaps.
• Leads supplier price negotiations to achieve material cost targets and product’s Gross Margin targets; facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models.
• Collaborates with engineering and suppliers to identify and implement DFM, DFC opportunities.
• Facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models.
• Oversees and manages end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI development programs from Supply Chain perspective.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications/ risks jeopardizing the program’s targets. Provide fact-based containment options and/ or sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.
• Drive R&D initiatives to support engineering in exploration of emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into semiconductor equipment.
• Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to elevate team capability.
• Serves as a cross-functional link and maintains open communication among matrixed stakeholders.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth.
• 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: Senior