Applied Materials Materials Project Management 

Singapore, Singapore 

558240508

Job Description– Material Project Management (B3)

• Go-to Focal point for the BU on all related materials shortages escalation (1st level escalation) and resolution.

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.

• Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure. Reviews MRP on a regular basis, to executes, cancels, pull in, push out and planned orders as prioritized.

• Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to materials management. Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of ECOs on a world-wide basis.

• Coordinate and work with Quality, Engineering, & Manufacturing Operations to ensure 100% on-time delivery by establishing and monitoring schedule to proactively identify and address any issues.

• Manage purchasing activities for materials shortages on from each Business Units (BU) in working closely withPurchasing / Product Managers/ Commodity Business Manager/ Suppliers

• Under some supervision, creates, releases and updates new project materials strategy.

• Materials: Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members.

• Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&Z analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory. Provides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues.

• Pulls and reads part specifications and engineering drawings. Utilizes knowledge of material types to communicate with engineers and suppliers. Provides feedback to engineering for cost reduction efforts.

• Manages materials change control process. Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators . Tracks total landed costs targets.

• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.

• Maintain effective relationship with existing and develop potential suppliers for goods and services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets, including engagement with sub-tier in the supply chain.

• Participate and Present in all BU Operational / Production/War Room/Supplier’s Meeting (when needed for shortages resolution and escalation)

• Able to work independently and prioritize job duties, as well as prepare cost analyses to review with Purchasing Manager

• Ability to communicate with all people involved in the material execution process and deal with any problems that may arise

• Math skills and Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate, to avoid unforeseen losses for the company

• Ability to work and lead the team

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.
• Knowledge in SAP, supplier collaboration as well as activities pertaining to purchasing processes.

Must possess a strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office software suite and be able to create specialized spreadsheets through Excel.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills within and outside of functional group

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, organizational problems

Impact

• "Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function"

Interpersonal Skills

• Influence’s others internally and externally, including senior management

• Always complied and understand of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Emphasis on:

• Collaborating with cross functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies to maximize supplier assurance.
• Supply chain capacity planning to ensure continuity of supply and maximize internal manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

English & Chinese proficiency in Speaking and Writing

Years of Experience:

5 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

5 – 10 years

Bachelor's Degree

7 - 10 Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular