Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$108,000.00 - $148,500.00Location:
Austin,TXYou’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.
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Ensures SPG achieves MCOS targets by aligning SAM groups, BUs, and central teams on priorities, pipeline expectations, and execution rigor across all cost reduction lanes.
Ensures enterprise MCOS forecasts are consolidated, maintained, and accurately reflected in MCM, including monthly updates, scenario planning, and alignment to AOP targets.
Ensures quarter-end actuals reporting is completed in partnership with Finance, including validation of savings realization, reconciliation of forecast vs. actuals, and executive reporting readiness.
Ensures robust MCOS pipeline development across BUs and SAM teams (P2P, Configurations, DCRs, Co-Innovation, Resourcing, Should Cost), with focus on pipeline sufficiency, quality, and execution readiness.
Ensures all MCOS projects and programs are tracked within MCM with high data integrity, including financial validation, timelines, risks, and ownership clarity.
Ensures standard MCOS processes, reporting frameworks, and tool usage are consistently adopted across all organizations.
Effectively works across SAMs, MPMs, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to remove execution barriers, drive alignment, and accelerate savings realization.
Leads SPG-level MCOS operating cadence (weekly reviews, BU/SAM forums, executive updates), ensuring clear communication of risks, gaps, and mitigation actions.
Ensures effective utilization of data, tools, and resources to drive informed decision-making and maximize MCOS impact at the enterprise level.
Functional KnowledgeDemonstrates deep expertise in cost optimization, supply chain, and MCOS/MCM tools, including forecasting and actuals reporting methodologies.
Business ExpertiseInterprets cross-BU and enterprise-level cost challenges; drives best practices and scalable levers to improve cost performance and meet SPG targets.
LeadershipLeads cross-functional, cross-organizational initiatives with moderate to high complexity; influences without authority to drive alignment and execution.
Problem SolvingSolves complex, ambiguous enterprise-level challenges; applies strong analytical rigor to identify risks, gaps, and innovative cost reduction strategies.
ImpactImpacts achievement of SPG MCOS targets, forecast accuracy, and financial outcomes; work directly supports executive decision-making and operational performance.
Interpersonal SkillsCommunicates complex concepts clearly to executive and cross-functional stakeholders; drives alignment and influences adoption of standardized processes and tools.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Not SpecifiedRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Skills Required
- Deep expertise in cost optimization and supply chain management
- Experience with MCOS and MCM tools, including forecasting and actuals reporting methodologies
- Proven ability to consolidate forecasts, scenario plan, and align to AOP targets
- Experience coordinating quarter-end reporting and financial reconciliation with Finance
- Experience developing and managing MCOS pipelines across BUs and SAM teams (P2P, Configurations, DCRs, Co-Innovation, Resourcing, Should Cost)
- Track record of maintaining high data integrity in program tracking systems (financial validation, timelines, risks, ownership)
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence executive stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex, ambiguous enterprise challenges
- Excellent communication skills to present complex concepts to executives and cross-functional stakeholders
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.
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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.
