Planner I - (B1)

Who We Are Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Salary: $60,000.00 - $73,500.00 Location: Austin, TX You’ll 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. Key Responsibilities Specialize in planning activities involving production control, inventory control, process control, or shop floor control / Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrity. Maintain SAP order release schedule that provides material on‑time to manufacturing and engineering. Reschedule and/or complete no‑charge, all discrete jobs as required. Increase component availability at time of release by performing pre‑shortage analysis. Perform work order variance analysis. May train lower level personnel. Review MRP execution and ensure accuracy of information; reconcile supply and demand; validate master scheduling requirements. Work with buyers/planners to manage material affected by engineering change orders. Review and ensure proper disposition of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Perform regular system maintenance and audits to ensure system accuracy. Prepare status reports of all ECOs and ECRs in process. Participate in floor audits with Finance and resolve WIP issues. Audit WIP physical inventory issues. Attend production meetings and provide status on material shortage commit dates. Change "make" level lead times in accordance with reality on the manufacturing floor. Pull shop floor control reports for analysis; report performance to fixed lead times, analyze lead time performance and capacity with work centers; feed back lead time and routing issues to SCP. Analyze usage data and stock levels to order parts to satisfy service levels; maintain inventory levels per plan and expedite shortages. Examine material variances, resolve problems where possible, and/or communicate more difficult problems to management. Set up new inventory systems or modify existing systems; assign appropriate expediting duties to expediters. Drive root cause and corrective action from PCI reporting and metrics, drive cycle counting; drive variance root cause and corrective action. May function as Training Focal – certify and re‑certify planning community on planning process; act as trainer for Learning Labs. 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. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Materials