Product Planner IV

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:

$110,500.00 - $152,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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. 

What You will do

Planner IV is a senior-level contributor leading complex planning activities across product life cycles and scaling product performance through systems, data, and cross-functional influence. Responsibilities include planning, forecasting, analyzing, and evaluating service parts requirements to ensure delivery of right quantities to the right locations on time. The role requires advanced analytical abilities, critical thinking, effective communication, and proven leadership to address product planning complexities and achieve successful results.

The ideal candidate has deep demand planning expertise, operates effectively amid ambiguity, possesses strategic vision, and translates business and customer needs into actionable plans. This position shapes planning deliverables, influences cross-functional teams, and drives initiatives to enhance service performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Parts Planning: Oversee all aspects of demand forecasting, inventory management, ramp planning, and transition planning for designated products. Own planning deliverables throughout each stage of the product lifecycle, including new product introduction (NPI), transitions, ramp, and end-of-life processes.

• Strategic Planning and Development: Design and implement planning methodologies that reflect overall business goals and service targets. Enhance planning workflows, tools, data models, and visualizations to enable scalable operations. Convert organizational needs into clear, actionable planning tactics.

• Collaboration and Communication: Partner closely with other Operations teams, Service Business Units (SBUs), Business Units (BUs) and Engineering to synchronize planning activities with business priorities. Influence outcomes without formal authority by using data-driven insights, effective communication that frames tradeoffs and aligning incentives.

• Risk Management & Decision Support: Identify and evaluate potential risks in supply, demand, cost, and service performance. Analyze tradeoffs involving availability, cost, and inventory investment to guide decisions. Manage exceptions while delivering clear recommendations to leadership.

• Project Management: Lead funded projects to completion on schedule and within budget, while offering technical guidance to team members.

• Performance Tracking and Improvement: Track product performance, identify improvement opportunities through detailed data analysis, and implement corrective measures to boost efficiency and effectiveness in planning operations.

• Leadership and Development: Offer informal guidance and mentorship to junior planners, encourage adherence to best practices, and nurture a culture focused on continuous improvement and productivity gains.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Business is required; an MBA is considered an asset.

• At least 8 years of experience with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in inventory management, supply planning, material planning, or demand planning, including KPI definition, measurement, and control.

• Background in the semiconductor industry is a must, with experience in Service Parts, Warranty, or Service Planning experience preferred.

• Exceptional analytical abilities, with a proven track record of developing data-driven solutions and alternatives. Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SQL is highly desirable. Skilled in interpreting complex data sets to identify trends and issues.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, internal stakeholders, and customers.

• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

• Extensive functional knowledge of ERP and supply chain planning systems (e.g., SAP, SPP, Oracle).

• Proven leadership capabilities in managing complex planning projects and initiatives.

• Strong business acumen, with a comprehensive understanding of Applied Materials’ key business drivers.

• Ability to frame ambiguous planning problems and recommend paths forward and drive results through sound judgment and influence.

• Focus on developing mechanisms, systems and processes, not workarounds

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.