Planner – Service Parts & Inventory Management

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Planner to manage service parts, demand forecasting, and inventory for its semiconductor and display equipment business in Singapore. The role ensures the right parts are available at the right locations, supports new fab ramp‑ups, and collaborates with field service teams to meet service agreements.

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 future outlook to improve forecast accuracy and variability.
• Inventory Control & Management: actively manage inventory turns, excess and obsolescence.
• Ramp Site Planning: prepare inventory for new fab installations and ramp schedules.
• Service Agreement Planning: prepare inventory for service agreement delivery in collaboration with the Field Service Organization.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action: analyze order delivery misses and implement corrective actions.
• KPI Management & Communication: manage internal/external planning KPIs and reporting.
• Planning Systems & Dashboards: use ERP planning systems, inventory optimization software, and data visualization tools.
• Integration and Communication: align external business requests with internal resources and establish sustainable processes.
• Problem‑Solving & Continuous Improvement: handle critical escalations, develop short‑term solutions and identify mid‑/long‑term improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree; industrial engineering or supply chain background preferred.
• 3–8 years of experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Proven stakeholder management and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and drive cross‑functional collaboration.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP planning systems.
• Experience with inventory optimization software.
• Ability to create dashboards using data visualization tools.

What we offer

• Location: Singapore.
• Supportive work culture encouraging learning and development.
• Programs focused on employee health, wellbeing and professional growth.