Manager IV Materials Project Management (MPM)

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced supply chain manager to develop, implement and manage cross-functional planning processes. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of materials science and engineering, and will be responsible for coordinating with cross-functional business teams to develop best cost strategies for production planning. The role requires a strong leadership ability, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt plans and priorities to meet service and operational challenges.

Requirements

• Develop, implement and manage cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates make versus buy, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material and associated cost elements.
• Performs analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts and historical material usage to develop and execute build to order and build to forecast plans.
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.
• Develop and execute a sourcing strategy to meet the company's business growth and sourcing requirements.
• Identify, develop, and manage effective relationship with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus program
• Participation in a stock award program