Planner and Control

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore seeks a detail‑oriented materials planner and data analyst to optimize production control, inventory, and MRP processes. You will work with engineering and finance teams to ensure on‑time material availability and accurate scheduling.

The role emphasizes data analysis, forecasting, and visualization using Tableau, SQL, and Python to turn raw data into actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP-based production control and MRP processes.
• Knowledge of ECO/ECR workflows and master scheduling.
• Strong data analysis and visualization using Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Maintains SAP work order release schedules to ensure on-time material delivery.
• Performs pre-shortage analyses to improve component availability at release.
• Manages MRP execution, reconciles supply and demand, and validates master scheduling.
• Reviews ECOs and ECRs, and prepares status reports.
• Participates in floor audits with Finance to resolve WIP issues.
• Provides material shortage updates in production meetings.
• Works with engineers to manage materials for special projects.
• Analyzes usage data and forecasts spare parts needs.
• Creates data visualizations with Tableau and performs data mining.

Skills

SAP

Tableau

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Forecasting

Tools

MRP systems

ECOs/ECRs tooling

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.