Planning and Control Planner

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking an experienced professional for a production planning role in Singapore. The successful candidate will manage production and inventory control processes, ensuring timely material availability and efficiency in operations. A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry are required. Proficiency in SAP is essential, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Health and wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in production planning, inventory control, or supply chain roles.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, particularly SAP.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SAP Production Order release schedule for timely material delivery.
• Analyze component availability and perform pre-shortage analysis.
• Participate in floor audits and resolve WIP issues.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Related field

Tools

SAP

Tableau

SQL

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: 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 may specialize in planning activities involving production control, inventory control, process control, or shop floor control / Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrity
• Maintains SAP Production Order release schedule that provides material on‑time to manufacturing and engineering. Reschedules and/or TECO, all work orders 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). 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. 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 – May support in project teams 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years in production planning, inventory control, or supply chain roles (semiconductor industry preferred).
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP experience required).
• Strong knowledge of planning principles, inventory management, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Familiarity with MES, SQL, Tableau, and data analytics tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Work Location

• Upper Changi

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Not Specified

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.