Applied Materials SCM Strategic Finance Ops 

United States, California 

87350444

$106,000.00 - $146,000.00Santa Clara,CA

Key Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate engagement between finance and non-finance executives to drive decisions

opportunities to improve near term financial performance and to focus on the strategic priorities necessary to achieve the longer term targets

• Work with business partners and cross functional teams to set near term and long term strategic initiatives. Identify tactical projects / strategic longer term projects to meet the long term goals; verify cost models and build the business case and risk management
• Assist in make-versus-buy analysis and scenario planning to optimize supply chain decisions.

• Monitor and analyze supply chain metrics, including supplier lead times, working capital, and COGS trends.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to track supply chain financial performance and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Support financial modeling for supplier contracts, negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives.Manageinvestment spending, develop ROI analysis on new projects and prioritize investments accordingly

• Identify process improvements and work with various stakeholders to bring it to fruition

Provide support for special projects and/or M&A activities and various adhoc reporting

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Key Expectations

• Continuously develop your knowledge of our business environment
• Work effectively with cross functional teams and drive results
• Be curious
• Collaborative working style, excellent communication, and presentation skills

• Self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance, supply chain, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, SAP, Tableau, and financial modeling.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and manage competing priorities

Full time

Assignee / Regular