Master Production Control / Planner

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.

Salary: $64,000.00 - $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. 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 .  Your Key Responsibilities You will specialize in planning activities involving production control, inventory control,  process control, or shop floor control / Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrity. Maintain SAP work order release schedule that provides material on-time to manufacturing and engineering.  Reschedules and/or Technically Complete, all discrete jobs as required. Increase component availability at time of release by performing pre-shortage analysis.   Performs work order variance analysis. Reviews MRP execution and ensures accuracy of information; reconciles supply and demand; validates master scheduling and/or PDS requirements. Reviews and ensures proper disposition of Engineering Change Orders (ECO's). Performs regular system maintenance and audits to ensure system accuracy. Prepares status reports of all ECOs and ECRs in process Participates in floor audits with Finance and resolves WIP issues.   Attends production meetings and provides status updates on material shortages, including expected receipt dates and supplier commitments. Communicates potential risks to production schedules, and ensure stakeholders are informed of any changes that could impact manufacturing priorities, customer deliveries, or project timelines. Tracks open shortages, follows up on critical materials, and helps coordinate recovery plans to minimize production disruptions. Attend and actively participate in weekly purchasing meetings, coming prepared with questions and data to support effective communication and decision-making. Attend project meetings as required to support assigned products and work centers, providing planning updates and addressing scheduling or material concerns. Crosstrain within the planning team to develop expertise across multiple areas and provide backup support when needed. Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, and other functional teams to maintain production schedules and support operational goals. Monitor material availability, production priorities, and schedule changes to help ensure on-time delivery. Work a standard Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm schedule and participate in rotating weekend coverage approximately once every five weeks.  There may be times when it will be necessary to work additional hrs. outside of the standard work week based on customer escalation or urgency. Work with Order Management to change "make" level lead times in accordance with reality on the manufacturing floor. Works with engineers to manage materials for special engineering projects.   May work with work centers on shop floor control activities. Control – Analyzes usage data and stock levels to order parts to satisfy service levels; maintains inventory levels per plan and expedites