Director, Materials Management

Overview Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce chips and advanced displays. We design, build and service equipment that supports manufacturing of semiconductor devices and displays. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation. What We Offer Salary: $180,500.00 - $248,500.00 Location: Santa Clara, CA We offer a supportive culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth, with opportunities to work on challenging projects and drive innovative solutions. Learn more about our benefits and programs for health, wellbeing, and professional growth on the Careers site. Key Responsibilities Oversee materials and supply chain operations globally. Establish and ensure adherence to best-practice policies and procedures. Develop, implement and manage best-practice material handling in support of shop floor lean manufacturing and lean logistics initiatives. Establish and implement methods and best practices related to systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control. Develop, implement, and track Materials Management metrics; perform root cause analysis and take actions to improve metrics that do not meet targets. Drive efficiency and effectiveness of warehouse operations including inventory management, staging, material handling, quality, and logistics. Develop operating guidelines, policies, and procedures for inventory and warehousing. Monitor inventory accuracy across locations and develop action plans to resolve issues and improve processes. Ensure inventory controls are in place at all locations. Represent the materials organization on corporate materials task force teams. Manage department budget, associated costs and resources. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve cost-reduction targets. Select, evaluate, and manage employees to ensure efficient operations of the function. Participate as a member of the operations team in cross-functional decision making. Monitor cross-functional impact and contribute to operational performance improvements. Functional Knowledge & Leadership Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices. Business expertise with broad industry and commercial awareness to drive performance across the business unit, department, or sub-functions. Leads through subordinate managers and contributes to the development of strategy. Skills & Capabilities Problem Solving: directs resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems using advanced analytical thought and judgment. Impact: aligns with functional strategy to influence results and support other segments/functions. Interpersonal Skills: negotiates and influences at senior executive levels and external organizations; demonstrates audience awareness. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the time Relocation Eligible: Yes The salary offered will be based on multiple factors including location, knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Eligible for bonus and stock award programs where applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range represents the Target Total Cash (TTC) range. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. We support accessibility on our careers site. For accommodation requests, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 1, for assistance. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status. We remind you of the importance of staying aware of recruitment scams. Learn more about protecting yourself during your job search with Applied Materials. #J-18808-Ljbffr