Planner II (B2)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Planner II (B2) to support production control, inventory management and material planning. You will maintain material release schedules, analyze shortages, and collaborate with engineers and finance to keep manufacturing operations on track.

The role involves travel up to 10% and a pathway to grow in a global leader in materials engineering. Ideal candidates will have planning experience, strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, inventory control or MRP environments.
• Ability to analyze and adjust schedules to meet manufacturing needs.
• Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the work order release schedule to ensure on-time materials delivery.
• Analyze and resolve WIP and supply/demand discrepancies.
• Review ECOs/ECRs and maintain accurate master scheduling data.
• Participate in floor audits and production meetings to report material shortfalls.
• Manage inventory levels and support special engineering projects as needed.

Skills

Inventory planning

MRP knowledge

Production scheduling

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oracle

Job description

## Planner II (B2)Applylocations: Austin,TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: R2618968**Who We Are**Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.**What We Offer**Salary:$64,000.00 - $88,000.00Location:Austin,TXYou’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, or shop floor control / Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrityMaintains Oracle work order release schedule that provides material on-time to manufacturing and engineering. Reschedules and/or completes no-charge, all discrete jobs as required.Increases 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 processParticipates in floor audits with Finance and resolves WIP 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.Works with engineers to manage materials for special engineering projects. May work with work centers on shop floor control activities.Inventory 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.**Functional Knowledge*** Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities**Business Expertise*** Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work**Leadership*** No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members**Problem Solving*** Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents**Impact*** Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies**Interpersonal Skills*** Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations**Additional Information****Time Type:**Full time**Employee Type:**Assignee / Regular**Travel:**Yes, 10% of the Time**Relocation Eligible:**NoThe 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. 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