Master Scheduler III

Master Scheduler III – Applied Materials

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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: $88,000.00 - $

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.

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.

• Analyzes and maintains master scheduling and/or slotting reports and measurements; runs and reports on metrics. Establishes measurements for new processes and collaborates cross‑functionally for process improvement.
• Follows documented business processes and identifies inconsistencies to management. Develops new business processes and solutions as needed. Provides training and guidance to newer master schedulers, planners, and buyers.
• Manages order pull‑in / push‑outs including capacity constraint analysis. Utilizes Rapid Response software for scenario planning. Provides output to stakeholders. Create and manage all milestone routings for products and test strategies globally. Creates and manages unique routings specific to NPI products. Chairs quarterly meetings with engineering and manufacturing to assure routing alignment. Drives cycle time reduction.
• Initiates demand in MRP (systems & non‑system orders). Monitors and validates MRP accuracy. Researches engineering change orders; recommends changes and adjusts planning bills as required. Resolves data integrity issues. Responds to MRP validation inquiries from purchasing community and provides guidance on issue resolution.
• Coordinates with marketing to ensure opportunities and sales orders are set up correctly in SAP. Develops processes to enhance slotting methodology. Chairs slotting meetings. Manages schedule transition between pilot, volume, various plants or among business groups. Collaborates with BMO directors and Demand Management on build plan optimization.
• Manages forecast PIRs for variety of products. Utilizes OFR to manage forecast %'s on GPIRs based on customer forecast. Implements CAPCODE/TND logic for forecasting as required. Focal for mapper inconsistencies/resolution. Creates and manages ZMAT material creation within VC by coordinating with software programmers, functional analysts, engineering and product structure. Creates build and sourcing strategy for products, including consignment. Manages overplan material.
• Responsible for demand signal integrity for products managed within a given BU (400‑700m worth of material per quarter) to suppliers, planners, buyers.
• Manages supply review process by running and analyzing safety stock model. Gathers input globally from purchasing, inventory focals for inclusion in comprehensive supply review. Presents in Strategic Inventory Supply Review on Safety Stock and Overplan Strategies. Performs E&Z analysis and provides options for use up.

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate…