Applied Materials Operations Director – Strategic Finance 

United States, California 

629751751

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Partner with the Head of Planning and Inventory Operations to identify and implement strategies that support 2x business growth and operational scalability
• Develop frameworks for operational decision-making to align financial and operational goals
• Connect strategies across inventory, supply chain and logistics networks

Operational Performance Optimization:

• Lead efforts to optimize inventory management, reduce excess and obsolescence (E&O) risks, and drive scrap and warranty cost reductions
• Support variance optimization initiatives, including detailed financial analysis of manufacturing and service operations

Collaboration with COE and FP&A Teams:

• Engage with FP&A and Accounting Centers of Excellence (COE) teams to provide input on operational and strategic planning processes
• Align on reporting and analysis to ensure accurate and actionable insights

Planning and Supply Chain Organization Support:

• Collaborate with planning and supply chain teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and working capital optimization
• Provide analytical support to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency
• Conduct scenario analysis to support strategic supply chain decisions

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Utilize advanced visualization tools and predictive modeling techniques to analyze data and drive actionable insights
• Enable data-driven decision-making to improve performance and achieve business goals

Network Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize the global service and supply chain network to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Develop strategies to improve logistics, distribution, and service delivery performance

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• An MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations finance, with demonstrated expertise in driving business growth and operational improvements in the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry
• Proven track record in inventory management, cost modeling, and process optimization

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in operational and financial modeling, scenario planning, and variance analysis
• Proficiency with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and ERP systems like SAP

Leadership Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and levels
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence

Strategic Thinking:

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and deliver innovative solutions to complex operational challenges

Education:

Master's Degree

15+ Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular

$180,500.00 - $248,500.00