Manager IV - Planning and Control

Applied Materials; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in the United States (Billerica, MA) seeks a senior operations leader to drive BU Operations performance and ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will lead cross-functional processes, optimize inventory and costs, and collaborate with senior leaders to advance SPI, NPI, and field support initiatives in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.
• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.
• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.
• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives.
• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.

Responsibilities

• Develop team capabilities, processes and capacity to independently manage the daily routine activities.
• Responsible for the BU's Operations division execution performance in aim to meet the business and organizational demands.
• Achieve perfect OTD level and full customer satisfaction for both the SPI, NPI & field support demands.
• Responsible to Develop the Operation responsiveness needs to meet the potential business demands in the most flexible and efficient way, taking into account the ramp and down turns scenario.
• This is while recognizing the operations key process and groups constrains as well as a high level of understanding of the business environment and strong interfaces with the BM and PL heads.
• Control the Operations key performance indicators in the areas of: efficiency, effectiveness & overall customer satisfaction.
• Proactively recognize trends and guide the Operation management, accordingly
• Able to deeply analyze inventory and PC (period cost) key performances elements and drive the organization for on going improvement.
• This is while exhibiting high level of financial skills and understanding of the local and corporate rules, methods and BKM.
• Lead key organizational processes such as: NPI & SPI BP and Product Transition sessions, with the BU staff level management.
• Drive for decision making while taking into account the overall Business and Operations aspects.
• Develop P&C infrastructures and processes needed to support business demand in the most effective and efficient way, while safely navigating the BU Operations Division in a rapidly changing working environment.

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: $112,000.00 - $154,000.00

Location: Billerica,MA

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

• Develop team capabilities, processes and capacity to independently manage the daily routine activities.
• Responsible for the BU's Operations division execution performance in aim to meet the business and organizational demands.
• Achieve perfect OTD level and full customer satisfaction for both the SPI, NPI & field support demands.
• Responsible to Develop the Operation responsiveness needs to meet the potential business demands in the most flexible and efficient way, taking into account the ramp and down turns scenario.
• This is while recognizing the operations key process and groups constrains as well as a high level of understanding of the business environment and strong interfaces with the BM and PL heads.
• Control the Operations key performance indicators in the areas of: efficiency, effectiveness & overall customer satisfaction.
• Proactively recognize trends and guide the Operation management, accordingly
• Able to deeply analyze inventory and PC (period cost) key performances elements and drive the organization for on going improvement.
• This is while exhibiting high level of financial skills and understanding of the local and corporate rules, methods and BKM.
• Lead key organizational processes such as: NPI & SPI BP and Product Transition sessions, with the BU staff level management.
• Drive for decision making while taking into account the overall Business and Operations aspects.
• Develop P&C infrastructures and processes needed to support business demand in the most effective and efficient way, while safely navigating the BU Operations Division in a rapidly changing working environment.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: No

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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