Production Planner

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:

Alzenau,DEU

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. 

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For our site in Alzenau, we are looking for a Production Planner / Material Planner (m/w/d) to join our international Operations team.

Your Role

In this role, you will be part of our Production Planning team supporting complex manufacturing processes in the areas of OLED and PVD. You will focus on material planning, SAP-based production order handling and close coordination with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and Engineering.

You will help ensure that materials, production orders and technical changes are processed smoothly and on time to support our assembly and manufacturing operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate materials for production and assembly processes

• Create, manage and monitor production orders in SAP

• Maintain and review bills of materials and related production data

• Coordinate closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and Engineering

• Support Engineering Change Management and implement technical changes in ongoing production

• Track deadlines, follow up on open topics and ensure smooth execution of production planning activities

• Process quality notifications and non-conformities in SAP in cooperation with relevant departments

• Contribute to process improvements within Production Planning and Operations

Your Profile

• Experience in production planning, material planning, order management or a comparable operations-related role

• Good knowledge of SAP, ideally in a production or material planning environment

• Technical understanding and ability to work with technical documentation, BOMs and engineering-related changes

• Background in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations or a comparable technical/commercial environment

• Experience in machinery, plant engineering, vacuum technology, cleanroom-related manufacturing or high-tech production is a plus

• Strong organizational skills and a structured, analytical working style

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams

• Fluent English skills are required

• German skills sufficient for internal communication are desirable

• Willingness to work regularly onsite in Alzenau

What We Offer

• A key role in a high-tech manufacturing environment

• International collaboration with teams in Germany, Taiwan, India and other locations

• Exposure to advanced semiconductor and display technology

• A young, diverse and collaborative team environment

• Hybrid working model with up to two days home office per week after onboarding

• The opportunity to grow within a global technology company

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.