Materials Capacity Program Management IV - (B4)

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.

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Forecasts and communicates capacity, demand, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers; performs capacity-vs-demand gap analysis to identify constraints and drive mitigation actions ahead of ramp needs. Leads cross-functional capacity reviews, coordinating with SAMs, SEs, DEAs, and Commodity Business Managers to prioritize actions and resolve supplier collision points. With limited/no supervision, develops and updates supplier capacity strategies, supply heat maps, and supplier playbooks to support ramp readiness through multi-quarter forecasts. Sourcing: Assists in supplier capacity and delivery negotiations; may negotiate capacity commitments under direct supervision. Completes supplier risk assessments on critical, unique, or constrained parts. Monitors supplier performance against capacity commitments (utilization, output, lead time, quality) and tracks key metrics such as Capacity vs. Demand %, QBR completion, and Risk Buy Plan impact. Executes capacity add and qualification/second-source projects, including supplier onboarding, exit strategy planning, SNF qualifications and F29 qualification support for critical/CRSL parts. Manages materials change control related to capacity actions; generates and publishes Key Process Indicators; tracks progress against target parts and constraint heatmap outputs. Works with engineering and manufacturing to identify long-lead, critical, and constrained parts; leads development of supplier and commodity capacity roadmaps. Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier capacity or quality issues for assigned commodities; escalates to Commodity Business Managers and BU executives as needed. Functional Knowledge Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field  Business Expertise Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Leadership May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity  Problem Solving Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions Impact Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies Interpersonal Skills Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view We are seeking a highly skilled professional with an achievement mentality to fill the role of a Materials Capacity Program Manager (B4) in our DDP Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will possess an educational background in engineering, supply chain, or business, coupled with a proven