Planner

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planner to optimize service parts inventory, demand forecasting, and ramp-site planning for new fab installations.

You will collaborate with Field Service and internal teams, bring strong data analysis skills (Tableau, SQL, Python, Power BI), and drive continuous improvement in inventory and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain.
• 3–8 years of experience, preferably in semiconductor supply chain.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient data analysis with Tableau, SQL, Python, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Plan service parts inventory to meet entitlement needs.
• Forecast demand history and outlook to improve accuracy.
• Control and optimize inventory turnover, obsolescence.
• Prepare ramp site inventories for new fab installations.
• Coordinate with Field Service on service delivery performance.
• Analyze root causes of order delivery misses and drive fixes.
• Develop planning KPIs and report results to stakeholders.
• Use ERP planning systems and data visualization tools.
• Collaborate across teams to align external requests.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives under pressure.

Skills

Data analysis

Tableau

SQL

Python

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

Power BI

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

• Service Parts Planning: Position the right level of parts in the right place to support business entitlements
• Demand Forecast: Review demand history and future business outlook to analyze and improve the forecast accuracy and demand variability
• Inventory Control & Management: Actively manage inventory turns, excess and obsolescence
• Ramp Site Planning: Inventory preparation for new fab installations and ramp schedules
• Service Agreement Planning: Inventory preparation for Service Agreement delivery performance, in direct collaboration with Field Service Organization
• Root Cause & Corrective Action: Excellent analytical skills to conduct root cause and corrective action for order delivery 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
• Integration and Communication: Discuss and align the external business requests and engage the right internal resources to build a sustainable working process with a structured cadence.
• Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement: Deal with critical escalations under high pressure – understand the real problem statement and translate it into planning language with doable action plans. Provide short-term solutions along with mid-/long- term process improvement opportunities learned from the escalation cases.

Requirements

• A B.S./M.S. degree is required industrial Engineer/Supply Chain related is preferred 3-8 years of working experience, prefer in the semiconductor industry Proven experience in stakeholder management, strong communication skills, and ability to cross-function cooperation. Data analysis skills. Tableau, SQL, Python, Power BI

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: No

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.