Primary Planner (B3)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Bangalore, India, is seeking a skilled planning professional to maintain Oracle work order release schedules, coordinate material availability, and support manufacturing and engineering teams.

You will analyze MRP data, adjust lead times, and collaborate with buyers to ensure on-time delivery and efficient inventory levels in a fast-paced, global leader in materials engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience with supply chain planning and materials management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a production environment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Oracle work order release schedules to ensure timely material delivery.
• Reschedules and completes no-charge, discrete jobs as required.
• Performs pre-shortage analysis to improve component availability at release.
• Reviews MRP execution for accuracy and reconciles supply and demand.
• Coordinates with buyers/planners to manage material impact from engineering changes.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Inventory control

Problem solving

Tools

Oracle

MRP systems

Job description

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: Bangalore,INDYou’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.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains Oracle work order release schedule that provides material on‑time to manufacturing and engineering.
• Reschedules and/or completes no‑charge, all discrete jobs as required.
• Increases component availability at time of release by performing pre‑shortage analysis.
• Performs work order variance analysis.
• May train lower level personnel.
• Reviews MRP execution and ensures accuracy of information; reconciles supply and demand; validates master scheduling and/or PDS requirements.
• Works with buyers/planners to manage material affected by engineering change orders.
• Reviews and ensures proper disposition of Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).
• Performs regular system maintenance and audits to ensure system accuracy.
• Prepares status reports of all ECOs and ECRs in process.
• Participates in floor audits with Finance and resolves WIP issues.
• Audits WIP physical inventory issues.
• Attends production meetings and provides status on material shortage commit dates.
• Changes "make" level lead times in accordance with reality on the manufacturing floor.
• Shop Floor Control / MRP Integrity - Pulls shop floor control reports for analysis; reports performance to fixed lead times, analyzes lead time performance and capacity with work centers; feeds back lead time and routing issues to SCP.
• Inventory Control - Analyzes usage data and stock levels to order parts to satisfy service levels; maintains inventory levels per plan and expedites shortages.
• Examines material variances, resolves problems where possible, and/or communicates more difficult problems to management.
• Sets up new inventory systems or modifies existing systems; assigns appropriate expediting duties to expediters.
• Process Control - Drives root cause and corrective action from PCI reporting and metrics, drives cycle counting; drives variance root cause and corrective action.
• May function as Training Focal - Certifies and re‑certifies planning community on planning process; acts as trainer for Learning Labs.

Other Requirements

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.