Planner - Production and Inventory Control

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 planning activities such as production control, inventory control, process control and shop floor control, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP) integrity. The work location is Science Park II, moving to the Tampines office from mid-2027.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the Oracle work order release schedule so materials arrive on time for manufacturing and engineering, and reschedule or complete no-charge discrete jobs as needed
• Perform pre-shortage analysis to increase component availability at release, and carry out work order variance analysis
• Review MRP execution, reconcile supply and demand, validate master scheduling and PDS requirements, and review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Prepare status reports on ECOs and ECRs, run regular system maintenance and audits, and take part in floor audits with Finance to resolve WIP issues
• Manage materials for special engineering projects with engineers, and work with work centers on shop floor control activities
• Analyze usage data and stock levels to order parts, maintain planned inventory levels, expedite shortages, and forecast spare parts needs; examine material variances and help set up or modify inventory systems
• Drive cycle counting and participate in root cause analysis using PCI reporting and metrics

Required profile

• Relevant planning experience, preferably in the manufacturing or engineering industry
• Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams