Applied Materials

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

Location:

Hsinchu,TWN

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

• Develop and manage recovery plans for parts escalations assigned.
• Collaborate with all functions needed to successfully execute the plans.
• Manage the execution of the plan and ensure that the escalation can be resolved quickly and efficiently. For chronic part shortages, collaborate the various functions needed to achieve a long-term resolution to mitigate the constraint(s).
• Maintain status of the plan’s execution and summarize any areas where help is needed.
• Review system parameters for the part(s) involved in each escalation to ensure they are set so SAP and other service parts management systems can successfully drive demand going forward.
• Manage the purchasing functions related to bringing the part to resolution as warranted.
• Communicate regularly with all stakeholders on the plans progress and expected resolution dates.
• Ensure that suppliers are properly maintaining and updating delivery dates in SAP.
• Address any purchasing excursions on the PO’s related to the part escalation.
• Collaborate with required functions to manage the execution of plans for specific actions that may be assigned.
• Document the entry/exit points for the escalation in the appropriate systems, along with progress during plan execution.
• Solve complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Requirements

• 4-year degree preferably in Supply Chain Management but will consider other business-related functions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a combination of purchasing, planning, logistics, customer service role, or equivalent
• At least 4 years of experience with SAP and the materials management functions
• Experience working with independent demand parts in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry
• Have the ability to work independently and an ability to resolve a wide variety of service supply chain issues.
• Be able to explain difficult or sensitive information with internal customers and executives.
• Have a track record of working to build consensus across diverse functions and organizations.

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.