Business Unit Operations IV

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a senior program leader to drive cross-functional programs within the MDP product group. The role focuses on prioritizing portfolios, budget alignment, and optimizing balance sheet performance including cash and inventory management.

You will lead initiatives to reduce cost of goods sold, improve business processes, and coordinate across supply chains and divisions to ensure alignment with company plans and growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cross-functional execution of programs to meet and exceed financial goals for the MDP product group.
• Coordinate division product portfolio prioritization and budget alignment.
• Drive planning and operational execution to optimize Balance Sheet performance, incl. cash and inventory management.
• Ensure OPEX spending aligns with plans and targets.
• Develop business processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead COGS reduction initiatives to achieve GM targets.
• Coordinate across supply chain, AGS, and drive cross-divisional programs.
• Align division objectives with broader Applied Materials plans.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budget planning

OPEX management

COGS reduction

Supply chain liaison

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

Salary: $116,000.00 - $159,500.00

Location: Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

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

• Deliver cross-functional execution of programs to meet and exceed Division(s) and financial goals for the MDP product group
• Coordinate division(s) product portfolio prioritization and budget alignment
• Drive Planning and Operational execution to ensure optimal Balance Sheet performance, including optimization of cash and Inventory Mgmt. Ensure OPEX (operating expense) spending is in alignment with project plans and spending targets for division(s)
• Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement
• Manage and drive division(s) COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans to deliver GM (gross margin) targets
• Own some interface points across the enterprise including supply chain, AGS and drive specific plans for continuous improvement
• Achieve tactical alignment of the division'(s) objectives with segment and Applied Materials plans
• Develop and Drive cross divisional programs

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field
• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.

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