Product Planner IV

About Applied Materials

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:

Santa Clara, CA

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.

Planner IV is a senior‑level contributor leading complex planning activities across product life cycles and scaling product performance through systems, data, and cross‑functional influence. Responsibilities include planning, forecasting, analyzing, and evaluating service parts requirements to ensure delivery of right quantities to the right locations on time. The role requires advanced analytical abilities, critical thinking, effective communication, and proven leadership to address product planning complexities and achieve successful results.

• End‑to‑End Parts Planning:
  Oversee all aspects of demand forecasting, inventory management, ramp planning, and transition planning for designated products.
• Own planning deliverables throughout each stage of the product lifecycle, including new product introduction (NPI), transitions, ramp, and end‑of‑life processes.
• Strategic Planning and Development:
  Design and implement planning methodologies that reflect overall business goals and service targets.
• Enhance planning workflows, tools, data models, and visualizations to enable scalable operations.
• Convert organizational needs into clear, actionable planning tactics.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Partner closely with other Operations teams, Service Business Units (SBUs), Business Units (BUs) and Engineering to synchronize planning activities with business priorities.
• Risk Management & Decision Support:
  Identify and evaluate potential risks in supply, demand, cost, and service performance; analyze trade‑offs involving availability, cost, and inventory investment to guide decisions.
• Project Management:
  Lead funded projects to completion on schedule and within budget, while offering technical guidance to team members.
• Performance Tracking and Improvement:
  Track product performance, identify improvement opportunities through detailed data analysis, and implement corrective measures to boost efficiency and effectiveness in planning operations.
• Leadership and Development:
  Offer informal guidance and mentorship to junior planners, encourage adherence to best practices, and nurture a culture focused on continuous improvement and productivity gains.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or Business is required; an MBA is considered an asset.
• At least 8 years of experience with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in inventory management, supply planning, material planning, or demand planning, including KPI definition, measurement, and control.
• Background in the semiconductor industry is a must, with experience in Service Parts, Warranty, or Service Planning experience preferred.
• Exceptional analytical abilities, with a proven track record of developing data‑driven solutions and alternatives.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SQL is highly desirable.
• Skilled in interpreting complex data sets to identify trends and issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Demonstrated…