Project Status Manager - B3

Applied Materials; 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

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $101,000.00 - $139,000.00

Location: 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. 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

The Project Status (PS) team member is responsible for tracking NPI material requirements and availability, identifying shortages, communicating material status, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to support on-time R&D and pilot builds.

The role focuses on Four key areas:

NPI Material Tracking and Readiness

Track and analyze material requirements, availability, shortages, inventory, receipts, and long-lead items to support R&D and pilot builds. Maintain accurate project-level material status using SAP, Excel, MRP/ERP systems, and manufacturing databases, and identify risks that could impact build schedules.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Communication

Serve as central point of coordination for project-level material status across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Buyers, Materials Program Managers, and Commodity Business Managers. Translate build requirements and priority changes into clear material actions, lead material status reviews, communicate shortages and schedule impacts, track commitments, and follow up with stakeholders to drive issues to closure.

Shortage Management and Escalation

Identify material shortages and supply constraints that could impact build schedules. Communicate risks and priorities, track recovery actions, and escalation issues when material requirements or commitments are not met.

Material and Build Execution Support

Coordinate material transfers between Engineering, Manufacturing, and manufacturing sites; support inventory transactions; track receipts and approvals; and help ensure materials are available when needed to support scheduled builds.

Functional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of NPI manufacturing, material planning and shortage management, MRP/ERP systems, BOMs, procurement and inventory processes, with advanced Excel skills to track and analyze material readiness against build schedules.

Business Expertise

• Ability to coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement to ensure material readiness and support on-time builds.

Leadership

• The PS team member is a visible leader who may be responsible for multiple programs/projects across multiple time zones.

Problem Solving

• Ability to analyze material shortages and supply constraints, determine schedule impact and root causes, prioritize critical issues, and coordinate corrective actions to support on-time NPI builds.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to present in small and large groups is critical to success in this position

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree with Supply Chain Management Emphasis and exposure to Operations and Project Management
• Years of Experience: 4 - 7 Years

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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.

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