Applied Materials · 1 day ago
Business Unit Operations
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $226K/yrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The Business Unit Operations role involves managing divisions and driving cross-functional programs to meet business goals, ensuring effective operational execution and continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Either manage a Division(s) or P&L, or a Segment operational Program Management Office
Develop and drive cross-functional execution of' programs across Multiple Regions/ BUsand/or Applied Segments to meet and exceed business and financial goals
Coordinate product portfolio prioritization and budget alignment
Manage division COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans, linearity, build plan to deliver GM (gross margin) targets
Drive planning and operational execution to ensure optimal balance sheet performance, including optimization of cash and inventory management
Achieve tactical alignment of the division'(s) objectives with segment and AMAT plans
Own multiple interface points with Segments/Functions outside of division including supply chain, AGS
Responsible for business process creation and drive specific plans for continuous improvement
Reduce E2E BU cycle time from receipt of order to customer delivery and from product development to product retirement
Ensure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) project operational deliverables are supported and completed
Obtain/allocate necessary operations resources as required
Develop and Drive cross divisional programs
Qualification
Required
Manage a Division(s) or P&L, or a Segment operational Program Management Office
Develop and drive cross-functional execution of programs across Multiple Regions/BUs and/or Applied Segments to meet and exceed business and financial goals
Coordinate product portfolio prioritization and budget alignment
Manage division COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans, linearity, build plan to deliver GM (gross margin) targets
Drive planning and operational execution to ensure optimal balance sheet performance, including optimization of cash and inventory management
Achieve tactical alignment of the division(s) objectives with segment and AMAT plans
Own multiple interface points with Segments/Functions outside of division including supply chain, AGS
Responsible for business process creation and drive specific plans for continuous improvement
Reduce E2E BU cycle time from receipt of order to customer delivery and from product development to product retirement
Ensure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) project operational deliverables are supported and completed
Obtain/allocate necessary operations resources as required
Develop and Drive cross divisional programs
Recognized as 'guru' or external expert in a function
Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field
Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business
Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership
Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions
Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products
Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (435)
2024 (465)
2023 (362)
2022 (429)
2021 (456)
2020 (354)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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