Mgr, Materials Project Mgt

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to develop and manage integrated planning processes covering make-vs-buy, capacity, scheduling, and inventory. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and drive on-time delivery across production lines.

The role involves forecasting demand, converting it into build-to-order/forecast plans, and leading supplier relationships to ensure quality and delivery targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage cross-functional planning process that includes make versus buy, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory and material cost elements
• Analyze customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage to develop build-to-order and build-to-forecast plans
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop best-cost production planning strategies to meet demand
• Establish methods and best practices for inventory forecasting, purchasing and material control
• Manage production scheduling by tracking material inventories and progress, addressing schedule drivers
• Ensure accuracy of inventory counts and implement corrective actions with Finance to prevent discrepancies
• Develop and execute sourcing strategy to meet growth and sourcing requirements
• Manage supplier relationships to meet cost, quality and delivery targets
• Establish, monitor and report supplier scorecard performance
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve cost reductions and ensure on-time delivery
• Select and manage employees to ensure efficient operations of the function

Job description

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

Location: Singapore,SGP You’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

• Develop, implement and manage cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates make versus buy, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material and associated cost elements.
• Performs analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage to develop and execute build to order and build to forecast plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional business teams to develop best cost strategy for production planning to support customer demand.
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Establishes and manages production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress of production and reviewing factors that affect schedules.
• Responsible for accuracy of inventory counts by implementing and managing, in conjunction with Finance, and inventory control system, capable of identifying discrepancies in inventory counts and taking corrective action to guard against inconsistencies in the future.
• Develop and execute a sourcing strategy to meet the company's business growth and sourcing requirements.
• Identify, develop, and manage effective relationship with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Establish, implement, and manage system to evaluate, monitor and report supplier scorecard performance.
• Coordinate and work with quality, engineering, machining, and assembly operations to ensure 100% on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedule to proactively identify and address any issues.
• Represents materials organization on corporate materials task force teams.
• Manages department budget, associated costs and resources.
• Participates as a member of the operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Selects, evaluates and manages employees to ensure the efficient operations of the function.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function

Leadership

Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems

Impact

Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plan

Interpersonal Skills

Influences others internally and externally, including senior management

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.