Demand Management Program Management

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: Santa Clara, CA

We’ll offer you a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth while you tackle challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. You will be part of a global company that empowers its team to push the boundaries of what is possible. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, programs and support for personal and professional growth. This is an individual role, 100% onsite at our Santa Clara headquarters.

We are looking for an analytically sharp and execution‑driven Senior NPI Demand Planner to be the materials nerve center for our NPI programs. You will translate complex, multi‑level Bills of Materials from Engineering and program managers into actionable procurement signals, using SAP MRP demand. You will work at the intersection of engineering, procurement, program management, operations and finance. If you thrive on critical‑path problems, are energized by cross‑functional urgency, and want your work to directly accelerate new product launches, this role is built for you.

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in NPI materials planning. Applies BOM, MRP, and supply chain best practices to translate engineering releases into actionable procurement signals. Solves complex critical‑path problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently with minimal guidance across concurrent NPI programs. Acts as the supply chain point of contact for assigned Business Units and a resource for less‑experienced planners.

• Establish measurements for new demand planning processes and collaborate cross‑functionally for process improvement.
• Perform multi‑level BOM assessments against engineering and NPI program requirements, evaluate material availability and lead times to determine initial commit date. Explode engineering BOMs in SAP to generate component‑level requirements; categorize component risk by type to calibrate planning strategy. Determine critical‑path demand signal in Expense vs MRP.
• Manage BOM change order and pull‑in/push‑outs including capacity constraint analysis. Utilize Kinaxis Rapid Response software for scenario planning. Provide commit dates to stakeholders.
• Convert BOM explosions into formal demand by creating and managing SAP material reservations or Planning BOMs as the authoritative demand driver for NPI materials requirements. Generate planned orders, purchase requisitions, and work with PC planning to create production orders aligned to business unit requirements. Maintain reservations through the program lifecycle and align material slots with factory capacity across first‑article, prototype, pilot, and pre‑production phases.
• Run and analyze weekly shortage reports in SAP (MD04, availability check, exception messages) to identify at‑risk components. Determine the material critical path and drive escalation with commodity buyers. Maintain a shortage risk register and produce delivery commit assessments for each NPI demand event.
• Serve as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for assigned Business Units from BOM release through material kit delivery. Provide weekly materials health updates covering availability, recovery plans, commit dates, and schedule risk. Develop component‑level commit dates with buyers and suppliers; represent materials planning in program core team meetings and milestone reviews.
• Track actual vs. planned NPI materials spend at program and component levels and deliver…