Master Production Control / Planner

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a planning specialist in Austin, TX, to manage production and inventory planning, ensuring material availability and on‑time delivery. You will work cross‑functionally with engineering, purchasing, and production teams to maintain scheduling integrity.

The role emphasizes SAP usage, data analysis, and proactive communication to mitigate risks and optimize the production flow. A strong background in SAP and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective cross‑functional communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities involving production control, inventory control, process control, or MRP integrity.
• Maintain SAP work order release to ensure on‑time material delivery.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Production to keep schedules and materials aligned.

Skills

Production Planning

Supply Chain

Analytical Skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

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: $64,000.00 - $88,000.00 Location: Austin,TX 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.

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You will specialize in planning activities involving production control, inventory control, process control, or shop floor control / Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrity.
• Maintain SAP work order release schedule that provides material on-time to manufacturing and engineering.
• Reschedules and/or Technically Complete, all discrete jobs as required.
• Increase 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 updates on material shortages, including expected receipt dates and supplier commitments.
• Communicates potential risks to production schedules, and ensure stakeholders are informed of any changes that could impact manufacturing priorities, customer deliveries, or project timelines.
• Tracks open shortages, follows up on critical materials, and helps coordinate recovery plans to minimize production disruptions.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly purchasing meetings, coming prepared with questions and data to support effective communication and decision-making.
• Attend project meetings as required to support assigned products and work centers, providing planning updates and addressing scheduling or material concerns.
• Crosstrain within the planning team to develop expertise across multiple areas and provide backup support when needed.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, and other functional teams to maintain production schedules and support operational goals.
• Monitor material availability, production priorities, and schedule changes to help ensure on-time delivery.
• Work a standard Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm schedule and participate in rotating weekend coverage approximately once every five weeks.
• There may be times when it will be necessary to work additional hrs. outside of the standard work week based on customer escalation or urgency.
• Work with Order Management to change "make" level lead times in accordance with reality on the manufacturing floor.
• Works with engineers to manage materials for special engineering projects.
• May work with work centers on shop floor control activities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience SAP experience preferred.
• Experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other Office applications preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Other Requirements

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e‑mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877‑612‑7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.