Applied Materials NPI Supply Chain Program Manager B4 

United States, California 

202375779

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with achievement mentality to fill the role of a NPI Supply Chain Program Manager (B4) in our ETCH NPI Material Program Management team. The ideal candidate will possess an educational background in engineering as well as business, coupled with a proven track record in program management and supply chain proficiency preferably within the semiconductor industry.

Functional Knowledge

• Program Management: Experienced in program management, especially in NPI, supply chainconsulting/management,and business acumen.
• Fabrication/Manufacturing:Knowledgeable in various fabrication commodities and processes. Experience in RF power or chem delivery preferred.
• Negotiation: Skilled in supplier negotiation preparation, strategies, and execution.
• Cost Reduction: Experienced in material cost management, should costing, benchmarking, and BoM execution.
• Make vs. Buy: Proficient in calculating and analyzing supplier cost models.
• Effective Communication: Able to communicate key messages concisely and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• MS Excel and PowerPoint: Advanced and efficient usage.

Program Management

• NPI Development: Manage end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI programs from a supply chain perspective.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control.
• Risk Management: Identify and resolve potential risks early, providing solutions to executive stakeholders.

Supply Chain Expertise

• Product Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies from NPI to high volume.
• Supplier Collaboration: Negotiate with key suppliers for reliable and cost-effective material supply, and feedback DfX proposals to engineering.
• Best Practice/CIP: Establish and manage best practice policies for material handling, supporting lean manufacturing and logistics.

Contract Manufacturing/ RF Power/ Chem Delivery

• Machining/Manufacturing:Proficient in diverse fabrication commodities, including photolithography, etching, deposition, and wafer processing.
• Make vs. Buy: Align and execute Make vs. Buy strategies with stakeholders.
• Real-Time Manufacturing (RTM): Support RTM and qualification activities, addressing capacity constraints and optimizing supplier processes.
• Innovation: Collaborate to implement innovative materials and assess advancements in fabrication technologies.

Business Expertise

• Industry Awareness: Drive financial and operational performance with broad industry and commercial awareness.
• Best Practices: Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

Interpersonal Skills

• Achievement Mentality: Execute strategies and goals efficiently.
• Positive Impact: Improve business gross margins and support other segments/functions.
• Communication: Communicate difficult concepts, negotiate, and influence at executive levels.
• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Anticipate and reduce escalations.
• Complex Problems: Lead others to solve complex problems using structured and analytical approaches.

• Education: BE/ BSc MS degree in Engineering, Material Science, plus a related field as well as business degree. MS/ MBA preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Program management, fabrication and Supply Chain consulting or management preferably in a semiconductor environment.

Bachelor's Degree

10 - 15 Years

Full time

Assignee / RegularNot Specified

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00