Director, Materials Project Mgt; M6

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.

• Salary: $ - $
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX

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.

• Oversee all materials/supply chain operations globally and establish best‑practice policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and manage best‑practice material handling to support shop floor lean manufacturing and logistics initiatives.
• Create methods and best practices for inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control systems.
• Track Materials Management metrics; perform root‑cause analysis and actions to improve any metric not meeting target goals.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness of warehouse operations, including inventory management, staging, material handling, quality, and logistics.
• Develop operating guidelines, policies, and procedures for inventory and warehousing.
• Monitor inventory accuracy across all locations and develop action plans with direct reports to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure inventory controls are in place at all locations and establish performance measures.
• Represent the materials organization on corporate task‑force teams.
• Manage department budget, associated costs, and resources.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve cost‑reduction targets.
• Select, evaluate, and manage employees to ensure efficient function operations.

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices.

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department, or sub‑functions.

• Leads through subordinate managers, executes segment/functional business plans, and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy.

• Directs resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems using advanced analytical thought and judgment.

• Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub‑function and facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to influence business results.

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible:
  No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation…