Applied Materials Materials Project Management 

Singapore, Singapore 

954301731

Key Responsibilities

• 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

  Education:

  Bachelor's Degree

  Skills

  Certifications:

  Languages:

  English & Chinese proficiency in Speaking and Writing

  Years of Experience:

  5 - 10 Years

  Work Experience:

  5 – 10 years

  Additional Information

  Travel:

  Yes, 20% of the Time

  Relocation Eligible:

Bachelor's Degree

7 - 10 Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular