NPI Materials & Build Status Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Project Status (PS) team member to track NPI material requirements and readiness, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and support on-time R&D and pilot builds in Santa Clara.

You will manage material status using SAP, Excel, and ERP systems, identify risks, and drive actions to ensure timely builds. This role requires strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills within a global leader in semiconductor equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with Supply Chain Management Emphasis and exposure to Operations and Project Management.
• 4–7 years of experience in Supply Chain / NPI material planning and related roles.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage material requirements, availability, shortages, and long-lead items for NPI projects.
• Coordinate cross-functionally across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement to ensure material readiness for on-time builds.
• Identify shortages and escalate risks; communicate schedule impacts and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate material transfers between engineering and manufacturing sites and support inventory transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Project Status (PS) team member to track NPI material requirements and readiness, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and support on-time R&D and pilot builds in Santa Clara.

You will manage material status using SAP, Excel, and ERP systems, identify risks, and drive actions to ensure timely builds. This role requires strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills within a global leader in semiconductor equipment.