Applied Materials, Inc

Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Applied Materials, Inc$108K — $148K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Operations Planning, or Integrated Business Planning
  • Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management
  • Practical experience with S&OP / IBP processes
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and supplier collaboration
  • Experience in complex, multi-level BOM manufacturing environments
  • Advanced Excel skills, including large-dataset analysis and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

  • Support supply response planning across multiple product families and planning horizons
  • Analyze material, capacity, inventory, and supplier constraints
  • Identify supply-demand gaps and develop mitigation recommendations
  • Participate in monthly and quarterly planning cycles, including S&OP / IBP reviews
  • Generate actionable insight for planners, operations leaders, and management teams
  • Facilitate issue resolution for material shortages and capacity risk
  • Assist in standardizing planning methodology, metrics, and governance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including potential participation in a bonus and stock award program
  • Relocation eligible
  • Opportunity for professional development in a growth sector
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in semiconductor markets
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with various operational teams.
Full Job Description
What We Offer

Salary:
$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

Location:
Austin,TX

The JOLT Program Management Office & Operations Product Development team drives technology, business processes, and strategic innovation supporting Applied Materials Global Operations. The rapid growth in semiconductor markets across the world presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics.The Supply Chain Planning Analyst supports integrated demand, supply, capacity, and inventory planning within a complex semiconductor equipment manufacturing environment. The role translates business requirements into planning insight, identifies supply-demand risk, facilitates cross-functional alignment, and drives planning decisions through structured analysis and scenario evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Integrated Planning
  • Support supply response planning across multiple product families and planning horizons.
  • Analyze material, capacity, inventory, and supplier constraints.
  • Identify supply-demand gaps and develop mitigation recommendations.
  • Develop constrained and unconstrained supply scenarios.
  • Participate in monthly and quarterly planning cycles, including S&OP / IBP reviews.
  • Ensure planning assumptions, risks, and opportunities are clearly documented.

Planning Analytics & Decision Support
  • Analyze forecast, build plan, inventory, capacity, and supplier performance data.
  • Generate actionable insight for planners, operations leaders, and management teams.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on forecast misses, shortages, and planning variances.
  • Build executive-ready summaries, dashboards, and presentations.
  • Develop business cases and recommendations supported by quantitative analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Management, and Business Units.
  • Coordinate planning inputs and assumptions across stakeholders.
  • Facilitate issue resolution for material shortages and capacity risk.
  • Drive accountability for planning actions and follow-up activities.

Process Improvement & Digital Planning
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning processes.
  • Assist in standardizing planning methodology, metrics, and governance.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and workflow simplification.
  • Contribute to adoption and enhancement of SAP IBP capabilities.

Planning Systems & Data Management
  • Maintain planning data quality and system integrity.
  • Support master data validation and planning model improvements.
  • Perform planning analysis using SAP IBP, SAP ERP, Excel, and Power BI.
  • Assist in user testing and deployment of planning process enhancements.


Qualifications

Required - Functional
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Operations Planning, or Integrated Business Planning.
  • Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
  • Practical experience operating within an S&OP / IBP process.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and supplier collaboration.
  • Experience in complex, multi-level BOM manufacturing environments.
  • Structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and scenario modeling capability.
  • Clear written and verbal communication; ability to influence across functions without direct authority.

Required - Systems & Data
  • Working knowledge of SAP IBP or a comparable planning platform (APO, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).
  • Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA in a planning or materials context.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including large-dataset analysis and reconciliation.

Preferred
  • Semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech, or capital equipment industry experience.
  • Preferred APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
  • Exposure to SQL or other query tools for planning data analysis.
  • Experience supporting planning system implementations or process redesign. Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.


Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

Join the innovative world of Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our global team is driving innovation and growth in the industries we serve. This is where your expertise can make a true impact.

Work You’ll Do

At Applied Materials, Inc., you will be part of a company that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology, leadership, and engineering excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to explore your potential and push the boundaries of what's possible.

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Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, utilizing your skills to contribute to projects that are not only exciting but also crucial for technological advancements. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the guidance and support needed to achieve your career goals.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Applied Materials, Inc. provides an array of career paths to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our commitment to career growth is evident through extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement.

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At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

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Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we ensure that our team is taken care of. The culture at Applied Materials, Inc. is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

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Learn more about Applied Materials, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
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