Senior Global Product Planner – Semiconductors

Applied Materials, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Senior Planner IV to lead complex planning activities across product lifecycles, scaling performance via systems, data, and cross-functional influence. You will forecast, analyze, and ensure timely delivery of service parts across locations.

The ideal candidate has deep demand planning expertise, can operate in ambiguity, and translates business needs into actionable plans, shaping deliverables and driving efficiency in planning operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Business is required; MBA is considered an asset.
• At least 8 years of experience with a minimum of 6 years in inventory management, supply planning, material planning, or demand planning, including KPI definition, measurement, and control.
• Background in the semiconductor industry is a must, with experience in Service Parts, Warranty, or Service Planning preferred.
• Excellent analytical abilities with data-driven solutions; proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, SQL desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Parts Planning: oversee demand forecasting, inventory management, ramp planning, and transitions for designated products.
• Design and implement planning methodologies aligned with business goals and service targets.
• Collaborate with Operations, SBUs, BUs and Engineering to align planning with priorities.
• Identify and evaluate risks in supply, demand, cost, and service performance; guide decisions.
• Lead funded projects to completion on schedule and within budget.
• Track product performance and drive improvements in planning operations.
• Provide mentorship and promote best practices in planning.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA (asset)

Tools

SAP

SPP

Oracle

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Senior Planner IV to lead complex planning activities across product lifecycles, scaling performance via systems, data, and cross-functional influence. You will forecast, analyze, and ensure timely delivery of service parts across locations.

The ideal candidate has deep demand planning expertise, can operate in ambiguity, and translates business needs into actionable plans, shaping deliverables and driving efficiency in planning operations.