Sub-Assembly Planning Manager

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

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At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Key Responsibilities
 

Plans requirements for purchasing materials or services and ensures delivery of materials to production consistent with established schedules.
 

Implements and maintains physical distribution procedures, work authorizations, dispatching and expediting procedures, and floor scheduling/shop loading procedures.

Directs the activities of planners and expediters to accomplish company objectives.

Lead team meetings to assist with maintaining aging production orders.
 

Responsible for the evaluation of acceptable inventory levels; oversees maintaining adequate working relationship with purchasing, production, and engineering.
 

Reviews developing materials schedules and coordinating the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering.
 

Monitors the plans, schedules, and the movement of material through the production cycle.
 

Lead weekly shortage meeting with production planners, manufacturing, and purchasing.
 

Oversee planning activities to execute material movements on the manufacturing floor.
 

Functional Knowledge

• Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors.
   

Business Expertise

• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.

Leadership

• Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
   

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
   

Impact

• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
   

Interpersonal Skills

• Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
   

• Ability to collaborate with other planning groups to work towards an objective.  
   

Desired Skills

• SAP

• Smartsheet

• MS Products

• Kinaxis Rapid Response
   

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Information

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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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.