Planner III

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is looking for a Planner II in Austin, TX. This role includes planning execution, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure material availability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-7 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in semiconductor and supply chain management.

Additional skills include proficiency in ERP systems and strong analytical capabilities. Benefits include a competitive salary along with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of inventory management, supply planning, or demand planning experience.
• Strong project management and innovation skills.
• Excellent analytical ability and use of data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support demand forecasting and inventory planning activities.
• Perform part shortage analysis and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning issues.
• Maintain accuracy of planning data and support adherence to planning processes.
• Build understanding of product lifecycle planning concepts.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply planning

Demand planning

Statistical analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, SPP)

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: $78,000.00 - $107,500.00

Location: Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

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. Learn more about our benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/).

What You’ll Do

Planner II supports planning, forecasting, and analysis of service parts and product-related requirements to ensure material availability in the right location, in the right quantities, and at the right time. You will operate within a defined planning scope, applying your foundational planning expertise while executing standard planning processes. This role requires a quick learner with a genuine desire to improve, an eagerness to expand their capabilities, and a strong analytical curiosity and critical thinking. As part of the team, you will deliver reliable planning outcomes while thriving in a product lifecycle‑based planning organization that values growth, initiative, and a passion for learning.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Planning Execution: Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and material planning activities within assigned product or lifecycle scope. Execute planning activities using enterprise planning systems to align supply and demand. Support planning deliverables related to NPI readiness, ECO planning, sustaining operations, and transitions.
• Analysis & Problem Solving: Perform part shortage analysis, root cause analysis, and basic scenario evaluation. Identify risks related to material availability, service levels, or transitions and escalate with supporting data. Support corrective action implementation under established processes and guidance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Product, Business Units, Service Business Units, Operations, Logistics, and Regional Planning partners to resolve planning issues. Act as a planning point‑of‑contact within defined scope, communicating status and risks clearly and professionally.
• Process & System Discipline: Maintain accuracy of planning data and support adherence to standard planning processes. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to planning tools, processes, and data quality.
• Learning & Development: Build understanding of product lifecycle planning concepts and Applied Materials business drivers. Develop planning judgment by understanding downstream impacts of planning decisions. Progress from executing defined plans to identifying risk and proposing improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; emphasis in Supply Chain or Engineering, Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 3-7 years of inventory management, supply planning, or demand planning experience (including KPI management).
• Semiconductor background strongly preferred, especially in Parts, Warranty, or Service.
• Proficient with ERP/supply chain systems (Oracle, SAP, SPP, or similar).
• Self‑motivated, accountable, strong project management and innovation skills.
• Excellent analytical ability; proven use of data‑driven analysis to develop solutions. Familiar with Tableau, Power BI, SQL. Skilled in interpreting complex data sets to identify trends and issues.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Strong collaborator with internal teams and customers.
• Sound business acumen and understanding of key business drivers.
• Effective problem‑solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate curiosity and structured learning.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: None

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.

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.