Regional Planner

Job Overview

Applied Materials is seeking a North America (AMNA) Regional Planner to lead demand forecasting and service‑parts planning for the AMNA region. In this role, you will transform install‑base signals, field‑service activity, and customer/contract requirements into a data‑driven demand plan that supports high service performance and operational efficiency.

Salary range: $78,000.00 – $. Locations:
Austin, TX;
Boise, ;
Chandler, AZ;
Portland, OR.

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth. Applied Materials values health and wellbeing, providing programs that support personal and professional growth.

• Translate operational and customer intelligence—install‑base changes, warranty and service‑contract requirements, field‑service cadence—into quantified demand signals.
• Drive service‑parts planning to meet internal and contractual KPIs, recommending inventory policies and modeling availability vs. cost.
• Perform root‑cause analyses on forecast performance and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate Regional Planning with Global Planning, Field Service, Logistics, Order Fulfillment, and Customer Care.
• Lead new fab/service‑agreement planning, ramp management, and special projects.
• Contribute to process, tool, dashboard, and data‑visualization improvements.

• 6+ years in inventory, materials, supply, or demand planning with KPI ownership.
• Strong service‑parts planning background; semiconductor experience required.
• Proficiency with ERP/SCM systems (SAP, SPP), advanced Excel, Tableau or Power BI; SQL proficiency a plus.
• Experience with executive communications and presentations.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams; people management experience a plus.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Operations, or STEM field preferred.
• Experience improving planning processes, dashboards, or tools.
• Project‑management experience and/or ASCM/APICS/IBF certifications a plus.

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered will be based on location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration of internal equity. Candidates may be eligible for bonus and stock award programs as applicable.

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.

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