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Applied Materials · 6 hours ago

Materials Project Management (B3)

Austin,TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$88K/yr - $121K/yr

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced chips and displays. The role focuses on managing materials shortages, supply/demand planning, and maintaining effective communication with suppliers to ensure production continuity.

ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage all materials shortages working closely with Central Purchasing/Supplier Account Management/Suppliers and respective functions to ensure supply continuity to keep production lines running

Responsible for managing end to end supply/demand planning for complex commodity for Conductor Etch portfolio

Work with suppliers on capacity planning, lead time reduction, material cost savings, ramp readiness, obsolescence management, change management and special projects as assigned

Identify and qualify dual sources while working with internal stakeholders to mitigate single point of failures

Take lead on internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely and effective communication regarding material availability

Material Planning for all critical parts with business knowledge to plan and drive strategic supply to ensure consistent and adequate supply of materials in meeting business demand and changes

Work with respective functions; engineering, manufacturing, quality, accounting to resolve issues and ensure supply continuity

Interface (Focal) point for the BU for all related materials shortages escalation (1st level escalation) and resolution. Work with suppliers exploring all possibilities to resolve shortages and provide timely update to demand management

Attend Supplier war room meeting for assigned supplier and commodities

Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of critical materials

Coordinates/drives purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues

Design, develop and implement flexible solutions to aid Supply and Purchasing efficiency, drive process improvements and add value

Maintain SAP master data accuracy for assigned parts/commodity

Reviews MRP on a regular basis. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of ECOs on a worldwide basis

Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory. Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues

Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers. Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementSAP Master Data ManagementMaterial PlanningCapacity PlanningProblem SolvingBusiness ExpertiseInterpersonal SkillsLeadership

Required