Production Control Planner II — SAP MRP & Inventory

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Planner II (B2) to manage SAP MRP production schedules and coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure material readiness and on-time production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel. You will optimize inventory, monitor lead times, and support factory operations through effective planning and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in production control, materials planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of MRP planning processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP MRP production and work order schedules to support manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Execute and monitor MRP planning activities, ensuring accurate supply and demand alignment.
• Perform material readiness reviews and shortage analysis to improve production execution.
• Coordinate ECO/ECR implementation and material disposition activities.
• Analyze inventory, work order, and material variances and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain SAP master data, planning parameters, and lead times to support planning accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve material, WIP, inventory, and scheduling issues.
• Support cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide reporting and analysis related to material availability, inventory health, and planning performance.

Skills

Material planning

MRP planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Planner II (B2) to manage SAP MRP production schedules and coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure material readiness and on-time production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel. You will optimize inventory, monitor lead times, and support factory operations through effective planning and data analysis.