NPC Production Scheduler- Planner II (B2)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled Materials Planner to coordinate production control and MRP activities within a fast-paced semiconductor environment. The role focuses on SAP-driven planning, on-time material delivery, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and finance teams.

You will maintain SAP production orders, optimize MRP timelines, and improve material availability while supporting a culture of learning, growth, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in production control and material planning.
• Familiarity with SAP production orders and MRP.
• Ability to train others in planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan production control, inventory control, process control, and MRP integrity.
• Maintain SAP production order release schedule and MRP dates.
• Analyze supply and demand and reconcile master scheduling.
• Collaborate with buyers/planners on ECOs and material availability.
• Coordinate with Finance to resolve WIP issues.
• Attend production meetings and adjust lead times.
• Manage inventory levels and expedite shortages.
• Drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Train planning staff as needed.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

MRP planning

Process control

Training/mentoring

Tools

SAP

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.

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. 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, Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrity
• Maintains SAP production order release schedule that provides material on-time to manufacturing and engineering. Maintains MRP start/end dates. Increases component availability at time of release by performing pre-shortage analysis. May train lower level personnel.
• Reviews MRP execution and ensures accuracy of information; reconciles supply and demand; validates master scheduling.
• Works with buyers/planners to manage material affected by engineering change orders. Reviews and ensures proper disposition of Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).
• Works with Finance and resolves WIP issues. Audits WIP physical inventory issues. Attends production meetings and provides status on material shortage commit dates. Changes "make" level lead times in accordance with reality on the manufacturing floor.
• Inventory Control - Analyzes usage data and stock levels to order parts to satisfy service levels; maintains inventory levels per plan and expedites shortages. Examines material variances, resolves problems where possible, and/or communicates more difficult problems to management. Sets up new inventory systems or modifies existing systems; assigns appropriate expediting duties to expediters.
• Process Control - Drives root cause and corrective action where needed
• May function as Training Focal - Certifies and re-certifies planning community on planning process; acts as trainer for Learning Labs.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best known 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

Work with NPC manufacturing in Austin to ensure production schedule is followed and Coordinated

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% 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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