About the role
AI summarisedJoin Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions, to drive material planning and strategy for R&D and pilot builds. This role requires leading complex material planning activities, managing inventory accuracy, mitigating supply chain risks, and collaborating cross-functionally to enable next-generation technology development.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead material planning activities for R&D and pilot builds, ensuring timely availability of parts, assemblies, and consumables.
- Develop and maintain material plans aligned with engineering schedules, pilot builds, and customer demo timelines.
- Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate material risks, shortages, and long‑lead constraints.
- Oversee R&D inventory accuracy, valuation, and material movements across lab and warehouse.
- Partner closely with Engineering, TPM, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Lab Operations teams to provide status visibility.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to simplify and standardize R&D material planning processes.
- Prepare and present material status reports, risk summaries, and inventory insights to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
- 6 – 10 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or inventory management.
- Proven experience supporting R&D, pilot manufacturing, or engineering development environments.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP system.
- Advanced understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain fundamentals.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.