Total 22 job vacancies by Applied Materials South East Asia Pte. Ltd.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Performs startups through Tier III including process qualifications with assistance. Understands all qualifications performed on tool and verifies operational quality (process qualification) of systems equipment including ability to use customer’s metrology equipment. Plans for and completes all levels of preventative and corrective maintenance within timelines. Troubleshoots key technical issues at the component level. Diagnose and recommends solutions for complex system downs. Uses process data to diagnose hardware problems. Resolves some sustaining process issues on well characterized tools.

Troubleshoots key technical issues at the component level. Uses routine process data and on site data logging functions to diagnose system downs. Diagnoses and resolves hardware and software issues. May resolve sustaining process issues with assistance or on very well characterized tools.

Performs complex retrofits. May occasionally organize and lead retrofit activities.

Ensures the correct revs of procedures and schematics. Identifies and corrects procedural issues. Applies global best practices to solve problems for their customer. Occasionally contributes to global best practices. Creates methodologies and procedures as necessary. Participates in patent processes/discussions and documents IP as appropriate.

Anticipates and responds to fab issues including communicating with CE’s in other locations. Drives corrective processes through key stakeholders (PBG, Customer Spec owners, ECO owners, GPS, etc.) or escalates as appropriate. Communicates findings to others and provides suggestions to improve checklists and procedures. Participates in customer meetings and escalations.

Within assigned scope, assist management in operation of site service business. Assists Applied Materials field management in establishing and achieving objectives for assigned accounts. Keeps field management informed on customer perception of system performance. Takes initiative to avoid and resolve customer problems. May occasionally initiate projects to drive down costs or increase uptime.

Provides technical guidance to less experienced CE’s on complex system problems including sustaining process issues. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of system.

Follows all checklists and procedures, including safety.

Other Requirements: This is a physically demanding position that often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed depth of skills in a range of processes, procedures and systems, or acts as the technical expert in an area

Business Expertise

• Uses knowledge of how related teams impact achievement of objectives
• Understands the impact of various actions/decisions on the account(s). Takes initiative to avoid and resolve customer problems.

Leadership

• May act as a team lead, may allocate work to more junior team member; provides subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

• Impacts own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related; suggests improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team

Interpersonal Skills

• Evaluates and communicates technical content in a clear manner

Key Responsibilities

Performs startups through Tier III including process qualifications with assistance. Understands all qualifications performed on tool and verifies operational quality (process qualification) of systems equipment including ability to use customer’s metrology equipment. Plans for and completes all levels of preventative and corrective maintenance within timelines. Troubleshoots key technical issues at the component level. Diagnose and recommends solutions for complex system downs. Uses process data to diagnose hardware problems. Resolves some sustaining process issues on well characterized tools.

Troubleshoots key technical issues at the component level. Uses routine process data and on site data logging functions to diagnose system downs. Diagnoses and resolves hardware and software issues. May resolve sustaining process issues with assistance or on very well characterized tools.

Performs complex retrofits. May occasionally organize and lead retrofit activities.

Ensures the correct revs of procedures and schematics. Identifies and corrects procedural issues. Applies global best practices to solve problems for their customer. Occasionally contributes to global best practices. Creates methodologies and procedures as necessary. Participates in patent processes/discussions and documents IP as appropriate.

Anticipates and responds to fab issues including communicating with CE’s in other locations. Drives corrective processes through key stakeholders (PBG, Customer Spec owners, ECO owners, GPS, etc.) or escalates as appropriate. Communicates findings to others and provides suggestions to improve checklists and procedures. Participates in customer meetings and escalations.

Within assigned scope, assist management in operation of site service business. Assists Applied Materials field management in establishing and achieving objectives for assigned accounts. Keeps field management informed on customer perception of system performance. Takes initiative to avoid and resolve customer problems. May occasionally initiate projects to drive down costs or increase uptime.

Provides technical guidance to less experienced CE’s on complex system problems including sustaining process issues. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of system.

Follows all checklists and procedures, including safety.

Other Requirements: This is a physically demanding position that often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed depth of skills in a range of processes, procedures and systems, or acts as the technical expert in an area

Business Expertise

• Uses knowledge of how related teams impact achievement of objectives
• Understands the impact of various actions/decisions on the account(s). Takes initiative to avoid and resolve customer problems.

Leadership

• May act as a team lead, may allocate work to more junior team member; provides subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

• Impacts own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related; suggests improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team

Interpersonal Skills

• Evaluates and communicates technical content in a clear manner

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.

Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.

Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.

Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.

Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.

Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Responsibilities

• Communicate Forecasts requirements to suppliers
• Disseminate MRP demand signals and provide updated changes in Build Plan to supplier
• Critical part and regional supplier management
• Supplier collaboration to ensure delivery commits support production planning and Customer shipments.
• Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements
• Conduct weekly CTB with suppliers to ensure delivery commits support Customers requirements.
• Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers
• Provide guidance to supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts
• Monitors supplier performance in term of OTD, variances and defects (delivery, quality, cost)
• Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members
• Executes and support commercialization (transition) materials plan
• Manages materials change control process supply continuity
• Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators
• Collaborate with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements for transition
• Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps
• Utilizes Should Cost analysis on new materials introduction to support customer shipment
• Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups

Requirements

• Bachelor in Supply Chain or Engineering with minimum 5 years’ experience in a related field
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others and is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Able to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Able to solve complex problems, take a new perspective on existing solutions and exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Ability to impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams and works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains difficult or sensitive information and works to build consensus

Additional Job Description

Travel requirement:

10-20%

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and applies quality standards in accordance with company and customer requirements. Develops and conducts related tests.
• Develops and uses procedures. Prepares documentation for inspection/ testing procedures. Recommends corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies.
• Analyze operational data; Develop and implement recommendations. Participates in and may lead audits.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Tracks progress of qualification status, reviews reliability test results, determines disposition of non-compliant products, reviews and releases qualification packs.
• Utilizes drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches, adapting inspection measuring devices and procedures when necessary. Read and interpret technical drawings and specification requirements.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as part of our Global TKM Operations & New Business Readiness Team, with primary purpose of leading program management of new TKM startups w/in APAC. Candidate will act as liaison between Spares Business Unit, Field Service, Planning, Logistics & Operations and be responsible for operating independently, driving meetings, meeting milestones and progress reporting.
• Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.
• Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
• Ensures that all phases of project, program, and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, and safety.
• Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.
• Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project/program.
• Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required. Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a plus.
• 3-10 years of project management experience and familiar with business cycles.
• Proven record as a facilitator to drive/manage different functional stakeholders to meet the project's goal.
• Supply chain-related experience is a plus.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).
• Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.
• Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan. Participates in the material change control change process. Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
• Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI). Tracks total landed costs targets.
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
• Under direct supervision, mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Job Description

Applied Global Services (AGS) Logistics is responsible for the end to end logistics flow of spare parts, from suppliers to customers and everything in between like Distribution Centers, Transportation, Automation and Reverse Logistics across the globe, with operations in over 10 countries and 35 sites. We’re looking for a Logistics Project & Process Manager to join our team! This is a key role and you will lead initiatives within Logistics across all regions in process mapping, best practices, continuous improvement and projects along Management, collaborators and partners.

To ensure success as a Logistics Project & Process Manager, you should be very organized, a skilled communicator and be experienced with project management, process mapping and continuous improvement. An exceptional Logistics Project & Process Manager will understand that people are the core of change management and embody top leadership principles and styles in their management duties.

Logistics Project & Process Manager Responsibilities:

• Structure Process Network across all regions for main processes.
• Develop Logistics Process Strategy.
• Research best practices inside and outside the company.
• Investigating shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current global processes.
• Develop trainings in continuous improvement focused on Logistics.
• Train and guide employees in continuous improvement principles, concepts and tools.
• Coach on Problem Solving Methodologies and tools usage
• Lead assigned projects related to logistics processes and continuous improvement.
• Develop Project Management capabilities within Logistics
• Collaborating with stakeholders of all levels to achieve goals.
• Staying up to date with developments in management and process organization and optimization.
• Other related tasks assigned by Management.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Process Management, or Operations Management.
• Five years' experience in continuous improvement, process optimization in Logistics or warehouse management.
• Experience leading projects with structured methodology.
• Deep understanding of continuous improvement mindset, concepts and tools
• Flexibility to work on different time zones throughout the week connecting with North America, Europe and Asia colleagues.
• A strategic and analytical mindset with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly structured and organized work.
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with confidence in your abilities to lead organizational change.
• Deep understanding of SAP modules for Warehouse Management (ECP, P System, etc)
• Deep understanding of Warehouse processes, Applied Material’s processes preferred.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction for the Business Management team and may manage managers for multiple customers and regions. Primary interface between sales and BU.
• Responsible to forecast, and deliver to booking, revenue and gross margin commits.
• Formulates, integrates, and drives division strategy for assigned account(s) and region(s). Responsible for achieving specific Market Share (%) goals.
• Understands customer roadmaps and HVPs and ensures product development priorities address HVPs. Positions division products in line with customer/competitive landscape. Key contributor to red teams competitive analysis. Participates in Large Order committee - Provides pricing margin and scorecard details.
• Primary point of contact for BU/Division GMs for customer status and strategy. Owns management level customer interaction.
• Partners with Sales and other BUs on product(s) pricing structure for order closure. Leads pricing strategy to introduce product enhancements to increase margin. Handles complex negotiations
• Directs content preparation and strategy for Customer Technical Review Meetings. Periodically presents state of the business results to BU management.
• Manages and develops managers and employees and multiple projects/ programs for the Business Mgmt. organization

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Requires strong project/program management skills; able to lead global, cross-functional teams across business segments. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Requires guidance in only the most complex situations. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiates projects and presents justification to obtain project approval for resources and funding
• Leads key projects and programs in support of global logistics network optimization and automation
• Ensures specific project and program objectives and scope are defined, and necessary preliminary activities are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion
• Ensures all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion
• Ensures all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented, and information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate
• Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, Quality and Safety
• Solves systems and process related issues to support Operations, internal organizations, and external suppliers
• Analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement and/or cost savings.
• Effectively works with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program and organization
• Performs tasks as required to support the organization and projects

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of project management in logistics, supply chain management or relevant technical/analytical discipline
• Hands-on, highly organized project manager who has led global projects consisting of cross-functional teams across multiple businesses
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience leading ERP/systems projects, from Initiate to Close phases
• Demonstrated ability to liaise between Business and IT on project requirements, design, testing, and deployment
• Preferred: Experience leading Logistics process optimization and systems automation and integration projects

Knowledge

• Program/project management, software/system implementations, process standardization
• Specific systems and business processes necessary to support a global logistics network
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred

Skills

• Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams across multiple business units globally
• Strong project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management and time management
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly
• Proven executive level presence and ability to influence executive level decisions
• Proven financial and business acumen
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.
• Adept with SAP ERP system

Key Attributes/Qualities

• Self-driven: take the initiative to learn and add value to the organization
• Flexible/adaptable: able to adjust, expand, and change as required to support the organization and projects
• Dependable/Dedicated: make and keep commitments; achieve results; team player
• Curious/Knowledge Seeker: willingness to learn and drill down to understand; able to connect the dots quickly
• Organized/Detailed-oriented: clear communication and detailed project planning; anticipate and mitigate
• Customer Focused: promptly resolve customer issues and respond to inquiries
• Innovative/resourceful: explore all possibilities and networking opportunities to come up solutions

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).
• Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.
• Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan. Participates in the material change control change process. Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
• Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI). Tracks total landed costs targets.
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
• Under direct supervision, mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Management

• Requirements gathering
• High value problem, differentiated valuable sustainable solution identification
• Identify change champions, lead ongoing engagement
• Hands-on end-user training / support to drive successful pilot use cases
• Alignment with decision makers / executive leadership

AR/VR Application/ Solution Development

• AR/VR technology assessment and solution scoring
• Create and refine AR/VR content for pilot use cases
• Develop and qualify deployment model for AR/VR technology. Considerations include: Device locations and sharing between users as well as Solution architecture and integration with AMAT systems

Project/ Program Management

• Articulate and refine project/ program success criteria
• Identify resources needed and project/ program risks through deployment phases
• Document successful AR/VR use cases, communications strategy
• Evolve AR/VR solution roadmap, incorporation into business processes

Requirements:

• Passion for augmented and virtual reality technologies with years of relevant working experiences
• Experience working on a software development team, familiarity with agile software development processes
• UI/ UX skills are not compulsory but great to have
• Change management certification desirable
• Comfortable implementing new technology solutions hands-on, both on the development side and with end-users
• Experience in semiconductor or other industrial equipment manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems, electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems.

Prioritizes production schedules based on available manpower, equipment efficiency, capacity and materials requirements.

Participates in operational meetings. Supports the development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Schedules and conducts milestone meetings. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.

Ensures timely response to operations issues impacting customer satisfaction; acts as an interface in the establishment of and ensuring conformance to customer/vendor requirements; prepares detailed analysis of cost of quality opportunity and initiates corrective action.

Oversees the prevention of employee accidents and injuries. Responsible for ensuring and documenting that all department employees (including temporaries) receive and follow appropriate department training including Environmental, Health and Safety training. Implements, emphasizes importance of, and monitors compliance to appropriate safety policies and procedures.

Develops personnel to include training and career development; manages the performance management process to include the development of team and individual goals, implementing employee development plans, and coaching. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.

Support the analysis of and plans for maximum production capacity optimization; implements and monitors manufacturing or dept. processes that collect, analyze and report key measurement data and real time status.

Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of own team

Leadership

• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines

Problem Solving

• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems

Impact

• Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issuesMay be required to interact with outside customers, vendors or suppliers

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities specific to this to this role)

• Supply Management
• Directly manage supply of a key outsourced module / component that feeds into an Applied Materials tool.
• Provide weekly readouts on material health status to supply chain executives
• Hosts supplier material readiness review meetings and ensures availability of supplier materials at various Applied locations globally (including sub tier components)
• Responsible to manage market share allocations across assigned supplier(s) / programs
• Key focal to manage supplier short shipments till full closure
• Work with suppliers on sub tier supplier changes to support overall supply initiatives e,g capacity management, cost savings, customer needs etc.
• Facilitate internal stakeholder discussions with suppliers to address issues gating supplier builds, e.g BOM inaccuracies, engineering spec waivers, rework orders etc.
• Obsolescence management – Facilitate seamless transition from end of life material to replacement material through close collaborations with supplier and internal stakeholders
• Support various inventory management programs both internally and externally e.g Consignment, VMI, Aged WIP management, safety stock etc.
• PO management
• Works in MRP (Materials Requirement Planning), or similar demand/supply planning system to procure materials for use in a manufacturing assembly, integration, test, or customers spares area.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and communicates regularly with supplier on demand forecasting
• Provides timely updates of supplier commits to internal customers via PO promise date, PROMPT and War room files.
• Responsible to ensure accurate part level information is maintained in MRP on a timely basis E.g lead time, cost etc.
• Responsible to maintain accurate BOM prices and manage ad hoc supplier PPV requests
• Supplier & stakeholder management
• Effectively influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet company deliverables.
• Act as supplier focal to highlight challenges that is impacting build, collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop solutions
• Quarterly material and build readiness review for critical sub-tier material inventory management
• Visiting supplier site as needed to follow up on build progress and audit actual progress of tool in WIP vs supplier commits and company need dates

Secondary (employees do this some of the time)

• Ad Hoc RFQ requests to support business needs
• Support logistics team and supplier resolution of Receiving Variant Notices (RVNs)
• First line of escalation for Accounts Payable (AP) disputes submitted by supplier
• Audit assigned supplier’s material inventory position to ensure sufficient material availability is maintained support Applied Material needs
• Support logistic cost optimization projects e.g ocean shipment, trucking etc
• Coordinate engineering teams to address supplier queries on engineering related issues
• Drive overall business process improvements both internally and with suppliers

Key Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).
• Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.
• Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan. Participates in the material change control change process. Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
• Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI). Tracks total landed costs targets.
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
• Under direct supervision, mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations