Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Location:
Hsinchu,TWNYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
Summary
The Regional Planning Manager will be responsible to lead & drive analyzing, forecasting service parts to the right location, in correct quantities on time. Collaborates with SME teams to come up with innovative ideas with the end goal of making parts available to meet contractual & committed goals and to implements new methodologies for service parts requirements that support Ramp sites, Service Agreement & FPM.
Must be able to perform all of these:
- Strategy & Entitlement : Execute cooperate strategy in monitoring and garnering appropriate service parts fill rate in line with company strategy and customer entitlement. Master demand forecast methodology to apply service parts planning technology in an excellent inventory control & management performance.
- Spares Readiness : Utilize project management skill to support Service Agreement & Ramp Site Planning. Inventory preparation to meet business ramp
- Root Cause & Corrective Action: Excellent analytical skills to conduct root cause and corrective action for service parts fill rate misses
- KPI Management & Communication: Manage internal/external planning KPI and reporting.
- Planning Systems & Dashboards: Proficient in ERP planning systems, Inventory Optimization Software, and Data Visualization Tools
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Semiconductor experience strongly preferred (particularly in Parts, Warranty, or Service).
- Thorough functional and transactional knowledge of ERP or supply chain systems (SAP, SPP)
- Self-starter, high level of personal accountability, demonstrated project management skills and innovative individual.
- Demonstrated strong communication and negotiation skills to work with internal and external contacts at various levels within organizations to represent the company in a professional manner
- Ability to align people to a common goal and to think and react in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit of winning, and demonstrate effective contributions in a team environment
- Precision and clarity in communications: verbal, written, and graphical data presentation
Education/Experience:
- BA/BS college degree required or its equivalent, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management preferred.
- At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of Inventory, supply planning, material planning, or demand planning experience
- 3 years manager experience in mentoring, coaching & development skill
APICS or other forecasting, Planning and Procurement certification preferred
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Skills Required
- 8-10 years of inventory, supply planning, material planning, or demand planning experience
- 3 years of manager experience in mentoring, coaching & development skill
- BA/BS college degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
- Semiconductor experience strongly preferred, particularly in parts, warranty, or service
- APICS or other forecasting, planning, and procurement certification preferred
Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.
Applied Materials Insights
What We Do
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future.
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