Planner II - (B2)

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.

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Join our team as a Production Control Planner and play a critical role in ensuring material availability, production schedule attainment, and manufacturing execution. This position partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to maintain material readiness, optimize inventory, and support factory operations through effective SAP MRP planning and production control.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage SAP MRP production and work order schedules to support manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Execute and monitor MRP planning activities, ensuring accurate supply and demand alignment.
• Perform material readiness reviews and shortage analysis to improve production execution.
• Coordinate ECO/ECR implementation and material disposition activities.
• Analyze inventory, work order, and material variances and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain SAP master data, planning parameters, and lead times to support planning accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve material, WIP, inventory, and scheduling issues.
• Support cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide reporting and analysis related to material availability, inventory health, and planning performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in production control, materials planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of MRP planning processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, high-tech, or complex manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of engineering change management, inventory control, and manufacturing execution processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functional organizations to drive operational results.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented planner who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, excels at solving complex material and scheduling challenges, and is passionate about driving operational excellence.

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The 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.

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