Planner and Control

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Materials Planner in Singapore to oversee production control, inventory planning, and MRP integrity.

You will keep SAP work orders released on time, resist shortages through pre-emptive analysis, and manage ECOs/ECRs while coordinating with engineers on materials for special projects. The role requires strong data analytics, experience with Tableau and Python/SQL for forecasting, and active participation in floor audits and cross-functional reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, inventory control, and MRP integrity.
• Proficiency with SAP work order release and scheduling processes.
• Strong data analysis skills, including forecasting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan production control and inventory activities to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain SAP work order release schedules to meet manufacturing needs.
• Perform no-charge discrete job management and pre-shortage analysis.
• Reconcile supply and demand, validate MRP execution and master scheduling.
• Prepare ECOs/ECRs status and participate in floor audits.
• Collaborate with engineers on materials for special projects; manage part forecasts.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

MRP & scheduling

SAP

Data analysis

Tableau

Python/SQL

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

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

• Employees must specialize in planning activities involving production control, inventory control, process control, or shop floor control / Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrity.
• Maintains SAP 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.
• Reviews MRP execution and ensures accuracy of information; reconciles supply and demand; validates master scheduling and/or PDS requirements.
• Reviews and ensures proper disposition of Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).
• Prepares status reports of all ECOs and ECRs in process.
• Participates in floor audits with Finance and resolves WIP issues.
• Attends production meetings and provides status on material shortage commit dates.
• Works with engineers to manage materials for special engineering projects.
• May work with work centers on shop floor control activities.
• Inventory Control – Analyzes usage data and stock levels to order parts to satisfy service levels; maintains inventory levels per plan and expedites shortages; may forecast spare parts needs.
• Examines material variances, resolves problems where possible, and/or communicates more difficult problems to management.
• Assists in setting up new inventory systems or modifying existing systems, when necessary; assigns appropriate expediting duties to expediters.
• May manage obsolete inventories.
• Process Control – Participates in identifying root cause and corrective action from PCI reporting and metrics, drives cycle counting.
• Data analysis and forecasting – Participate or lead in project team(s) as subject matter expert to design and develop program methods to consolidate and analyze structured and unstructured, diverse “big data” sources.
• Performs ad-hoc statistical and data-mining analysis.
• Create visualization using Tableau.
• Working closely with business user to understand the needs and requirements, convert data into action items with the knowledge in Python, SQL, or equivalent tool.

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: 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.