NPI Supply Chain Program Manager (B4)
Job Description
- MS/MBA degree.
- Experience in RF power or chemical delivery.
- Experience in program management, NPI, supply chain consulting/management, and business acumen.
- Knowledge of various fabrication commodities and processes.
- Skilled in supplier negotiation preparation, strategies, and execution.
- Experience in material cost management, should costing, benchmarking, and BoM execution.
- Proficient in calculating and analyzing supplier cost models for Make vs. Buy decisions.
- Ability to communicate key messages concisely and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI programs from a supply chain perspective.
- Capability to coordinate with internal teams and external partners for timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control.
- Adept at identifying and resolving potential risks early, providing solutions to executive stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and implement effective supply chain strategies from NPI to high volume.
- Skill in negotiating with key suppliers for reliable and cost-effective material supply, and providing DfX proposals to engineering.
- Ability to establish and manage best practice policies for material handling, supporting lean manufacturing and logistics.
- Proficiency in diverse fabrication commodities, including photolithography, etching, deposition, and wafer processing.
- Ability to align and execute Make vs. Buy strategies with stakeholders.
- Capability to support Real-Time Manufacturing (RTM) and qualification activities, addressing capacity constraints and optimizing supplier processes.
- Ability to collaborate to implement innovative materials and assess advancements in fabrication technologies.
- Drive financial and operational performance with broad industry and commercial awareness.
- Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
- Achievement mentality to execute strategies and goals efficiently.
- Ability to improve business gross margins and support other segments/functions.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at executive levels.
- Strategic and analytical mindset to anticipate and reduce escalations.
- Ability to lead others in solving complex problems using structured and analytical approaches.
- BE/BSc MS degree in Engineering, Material Science, plus a related field as well as business degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Program management, fabrication and Supply Chain consulting or management preferably in a semiconductor environment.
- Supportive work culture
- Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow your career
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Programs and support for personal and professional growth
- Wellness programs
- Community giving program (Applied Giving)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Meditation and family support resources
- Travel insurance
- Free career development and mentoring programs
- Technical and professional courses
- Employee contributions matched by Applied Materials Foundation
- Relocation Eligible
Job ID
R2515988
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.
What We Offer
Salary: $124.000,00 - $171.000,00
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.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with achievement mentality to fill the role of a NPI Supply Chain Program Manager (B4) in our ETCH NPI Material Program Management team. The ideal candidate will possess an educational background in engineering as well as business, coupled with a proven track record in program management and supply chain proficiency preferably within the semiconductor industry.
Key Responsibilities
Functional Knowledge
- Program Management: Experienced in program management, especially in NPI, supply chain consulting/management, and business acumen.
- Fabrication/Manufacturing: Knowledgeable in various fabrication commodities and processes. Experience in RF power or chem delivery preferred.
- Negotiation: Skilled in supplier negotiation preparation, strategies, and execution.
- Cost Reduction: Experienced in material cost management, should costing, benchmarking, and BoM execution.
- Make vs. Buy: Proficient in calculating and analyzing supplier cost models.
- Effective Communication: Able to communicate key messages concisely and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- MS Excel and PowerPoint: Advanced and efficient usage.
Program Management
- NPI Development: Manage end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI programs from a supply chain perspective.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control.
- Risk Management: Identify and resolve potential risks early, providing solutions to executive stakeholders.
Supply Chain Expertise
- Product Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies from NPI to high volume.
- Supplier Collaboration: Negotiate with key suppliers for reliable and cost-effective material supply, and feedback DfX proposals to engineering.
- Best Practice/CIP: Establish and manage best practice policies for material handling, supporting lean manufacturing and logistics.
Contract Manufacturing/ RF Power/ Chem Delivery
- Machining/Manufacturing: Proficient in diverse fabrication commodities, including photolithography, etching, deposition, and wafer processing.
- Make vs. Buy: Align and execute Make vs. Buy strategies with stakeholders.
- Real-Time Manufacturing (RTM): Support RTM and qualification activities, addressing capacity constraints and optimizing supplier processes.
- Innovation: Collaborate to implement innovative materials and assess advancements in fabrication technologies.
Business Expertise
- Industry Awareness: Drive financial and operational performance with broad industry and commercial awareness.
- Best Practices: Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
Interpersonal Skills
- Achievement Mentality: Execute strategies and goals efficiently.
- Positive Impact: Improve business gross margins and support other segments/functions.
- Communication: Communicate difficult concepts, negotiate, and influence at executive levels.
- Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Anticipate and reduce escalations.
- Complex Problems: Lead others to solve complex problems using structured and analytical approaches.
- Education: BE/ BSc MS degree in Engineering, Material Science, plus a related field as well as business degree. MS/ MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Program management, fabrication and Supply Chain consulting or management preferably in a semiconductor environment.
Additional Information
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Eligible: Yes
