New Product Transition Materials Project Manager

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

Ensures that key supply chain metrices are met for all NPT programs Provide visibility on critical supply continuity challenges by creating and maintaining heat maps and defining mitigation strategies to best meet current and forecasted demand Devise plans to overcome material shortages by executing strategic buys/overplans Analyze process maps for critical/complex long lead components; collaborates to implement mitigation strategies Drive end-to-end lead time reduction and mitigation strategies for needle mover NPI programs Tactical proficiency with Applied applications including, but not limited to SAP, SCV, Teamcenter etc Drive material readiiness actions based on Blue-sky and baseline demand signals, including strategic buys to support ELS and revenue builds Collaborate with engineering to ensure BOM accuracy Collaborate with NPI team to set program development/transition deliverables and provide status on completions prior to phase 5 exit Execute supply strategies to meet demand changes through S&OP cycle Timely disposition of parts to actively manage the program inventory. Conducts supplier shortages meetings to ensure accurate delivery commits for manufacturing Review CRNs (Change request notifications) and make recommendations to material availability   to ensure a smooth production process. Be a point of escalation to mediate and resolve supplier material issues for assigned product groups; escalate issues to Commodity Business Managers/Heads when necessary.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• Leads functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources 

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems 

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
• Influences others internally and externally, including senior management

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business with emphasis on Supply Chain preferred with 5+ years of relevant experience
• MBA is a plus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.