Planner - Semiconductor Supply Chain

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Planner in Singapore. The role covers service parts planning, demand forecasting, inventory control and ramp site planning, working closely with the Field Service Organization.

Key responsibilities

• Service Parts Planning: position the right level of parts in the right place to support business entitlements
• Demand Forecast: review demand history and the future business outlook to improve forecast accuracy and reduce demand variability
• Inventory Control & Management: manage inventory turns, excess stock and obsolescence
• Ramp Site Planning: prepare inventory for new fab installations and ramp schedules
• Service Agreement Planning: prepare inventory for service agreement delivery performance, in collaboration with the Field Service Organization
• Root Cause & Corrective Action: analyse order delivery misses and turn them into actionable plans
• KPI Management & Communication: manage and report internal and external planning KPIs
• Planning Systems & Dashboards: use ERP planning systems, inventory optimization software and data visualization tools
• Problem-solving: handle critical escalations under pressure and propose short-term fixes plus mid- and long-term process improvements

Required profile

• B.S./M.S. degree; industrial engineering or supply chain background preferred
• 3-8 years of experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry
• Proven stakeholder management, strong communication and cross-functional cooperation
• Data analysis skills

Required skills

• Tableau, SQL, Python, Power BI
• ERP planning systems and inventory optimization software