Production Control Planner – SAP MRP & Scheduling Expert

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Production Control Planner to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and support manufacturing execution through SAP MRP planning.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and providing reporting on material availability and planning performance. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a 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

Production control

Materials planning

Inventory management

MRP planning

Excel

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Production Control Planner to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and support manufacturing execution through SAP MRP planning.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and providing reporting on material availability and planning performance. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and operational excellence.