Manager V, Materials Program Management

**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: $144,000.00 - $198,000.00 Location: Austin,TX 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](https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/). **Key Responsibilities** ​Responsible for overseeing all materials/ supply chain operations globally Responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to best practice policies and procedures. Develop, implement and manage best practice material handling in support of shop floor lean manufacturing and lean logistics initiatives. Responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to best practice policies and procedures. Develop, implement and manage best practice material handling in support of shop floor lean manufacturing and lean logistics initiatives. Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control. Develop, implement, track Materials Management metrics; perform root cause analysis and actions to improve any metric not meeting targeted goal Develops strategies to drive efficiency and effectiveness of Warehouse operations including inventory management/ staging and material handling processes, quality, and logistics. Develops operating guidelines, policies, and procedures for inventory and warehousing. Monitors overall inventory accuracy for all locations and develops action plans with direct reports to resolve issues and improve processes. Ensures that inventory controls are in place at all locations. Establishes inventory and warehousing performance measures Represents materials organization on corporate materials task force teams. Manages department budget, associated costs and resources. Participates as a member of the operations team in making cross-functional operational decisions. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve cost reduction targets. Selects, evaluates and manages employees to ensure the efficient operations of the function. **Functional Knowledge** - Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices **Business Expertise** - Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions **Leadership** - Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy **Problem Solving** - Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment **Impact** - Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact th…