Performance & KPI Lead – Planning & Supply Chain

The Performance & KPI Lead will serve as the central point of contact for KPI and Performance activities within the Planning & Supply Chain group, ensuring alignment across Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance. This role involves creating a holistic view of internal cross-financial processes, developing KPIs, implementing models to improve visibility and decision-making, driving process standardization, and leading initiatives for cost control, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Must Have

• Act as primary liaison between Planning & Supply Chain teams and Finance.
• Build a holistic framework for financial processes (Inventory/Exposure, Variances, Budget).
• Develop and implement KPI frameworks to measure performance.
• Create models and dashboards for visibility and insights.
• Drive process standardization and alignment across teams.
• Lead initiatives to improve cost control, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, supply chain planning, or business operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.

Good to Have

• Experience in KPI development and process optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and operational processes.
• Project management experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards program.
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program, meditation, family support, and travel insurance.
• Free career development, mentoring programs, and technical/professional courses.
• Employee giving program with company matching contributions.

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

Location: Rehovot,ISR

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive professional to join our Planning & Supply Chain group. This role will serve as the central point of contact for KPI and Performance activities, ensuring alignment between Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance. You will create a holistic view of internal cross - financial processes, develop KPIs, and implement models that improve visibility and decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Planning & Supply Chain teams and Finance.
• Build a holistic framework for financial processes across:
• Inventory/Exposure (e.g., inventory models, forecasting, entitlement, revenue vs demand vs capacity)
• Variances (e.g., MCOS cycles, PPV, repairs, supplier cancellations)
• Budget (e.g., HC models, ROI, vision)
• Develop and implement KPI frameworks to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Create models and dashboards for visibility and insights.
• Drive process standardization and ensure alignment across teams.
• Lead initiatives to improve cost control, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, supply chain planning, or business operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in KPI development and process optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and operational processes.
• Project management experience.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Not Specified

Relocation Eligible: No

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.

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