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Company Overview

Applied Materials is a global frontrunner in materials engineering solutions, instrumental in fabricating nearly every new chip and advanced display worldwide. We design, construct, and service innovative equipment that supports manufacturing of semiconductor and display chips that power modern devices. Our work underpins the global electronics sector, enabling technologies like AI and IoT.

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Work Environment and Benefits

We offer a nurturing work atmosphere encouraging professional growth and learning, empowering our team to innovate while collaborating within a leading global enterprise. Our commitment extends to employee wellbeing with programs supporting health and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize service parts inventory by ensuring correct parts are allocated appropriately to meet business needs.
• Analyze historical demand and future business forecasts to enhance accuracy and manage fluctuations.
• Oversee inventory management, monitoring turns, surpluses, and obsolescence.
• Plan inventory for new fabrication facilities and production ramp-ups.
• Coordinate inventory management for effective service agreement fulfillment in partnership with Field Service teams.
• Utilize strong analytical capabilities to investigate causes of order fulfillment shortfalls and execute corrective measures.
• Maintain and communicate key performance indicators related to planning both internally and externally.
• Employ ERP planning systems, inventory optimization software, and data visualization tools for efficient operations.
• Align external business requirements with internal resources to establish a consistent and sustainable workflow.
• Manage critical escalations by accurately identifying issues, developing actionable plans, and proposing process improvements for both immediate and long-term benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• 3 to 8 years’ professional experience, ideally within the semiconductor sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing stakeholders, strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in data analysis tools including Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Python.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-time, Regular Assignee
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 10% travel expected
• Relocation: Not eligible
• Equal Opportunity: Emphasizes non-discriminatory hiring policies regardless of various protected characteristics.