Bus Unit Ops

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

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. 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. 

Key Responsibilities

S&OP Leadership

• Lead the monthly and quarterly S&OP process across multiple product lines and programs.
• Drive alignment between demand forecasts, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and business objectives.
• Facilitate executive S&OP reviews and provide recommendations on supply-demand tradeoffs, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment among Product Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, TPMs, and MPMs.

Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Own demand forecasting processes and governance.
• Partner with Business Units, Product Managers, and Finance teams to develop short-, medium-, and long-range forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy metrics and establish corrective actions to improve forecast reliability.
• Drive demand signal analysis, trend identification, and scenario planning to support revenue commitments.

Material Strategy (HVM & NPI)

• Develop and execute material strategies supporting both NPI ramps and HVM production.
• Translate S&OP outputs into actionable material plans across suppliers and manufacturing sites.
• Establish inventory strategies including: Safety StockRun Rate PlanningPACE and DASH execution modelsStrategic Buffer ManagementLong Lead-Time Material Planning
• Ensure material readiness for product launches, production ramps, and revenue-critical builds.

Capacity & Overplan Management

• Partner with TPMs, MPMs, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to develop overplan strategies that mitigate forecast uncertainty and protect revenue.
• Evaluate capacity, supply constraints, and inventory impacts associated with overplanning decisions.
• Lead scenario modeling and recommendation development for executive decision-making.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation planning across critical components and suppliers.

Inventory & Supply Risk Management

• Optimize inventory investment while maintaining customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor material health, excess and obsolete inventory, and supply continuity risks.
• Lead recovery plans for shortages, supplier constraints, allocation challenges, and demand volatility.
• Develop contingency plans for critical commodities and long-lead materials.

Cross-Functional Program Execution

• Act as the primary interface between Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, TPMs, and Business teams.
• Drive program-level material readiness reviews and ensure alignment to build schedules and shipment commitments.
• Establish metrics and dashboards enabling proactive decision-making and performance management.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.