Senior Planner

R\u0026D Material Planning \u0026 Strategy\n\n * Lead material planning activities for R\u0026D and pilot builds, ensuring timely availability of piece parts, assemblies, and consumables.\n * Develop and maintain material plans aligned with engineering schedules, pilot builds, and customer demo timelines.\n * Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate material risks, shortages, and long\u2011lead constraints.\n * Act as a focal point for complex or high\u2011impact R\u0026D material issues and escalations.\n\n\n\nInventory \u0026 System Management\n\n * Oversee R\u0026D inventory accuracy, valuation, and material movements across lab and warehouse.\n * Ensure proper execution of material transactions in SAP system.\n * Support transition from manual or ad\u2011hoc tracking methods to integrated systems and dashboards where applicable.\n * Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial policies.\n\n\n\nCross\u2011Functional Leadership\n\n * Partner closely with Engineering, TPM, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Lab Operations teams.\n * Provide clear material status, shortage visibility, and recovery plans to stakeholders.\n * Guide and mentor junior material planners or coordinators supporting R\u0026D operations.\n\n\n\nProcess Improvement \u0026 Transformation\n\n * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to simplify and standardize R\u0026D material planning processes.\n * Support implementation and adoption of new R\u0026D material management tools or systems.\n * Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, manual effort, and planning variability.\n * Develop and maintain standard work, guidelines, and best practices for R\u0026D material planning.\n\n\n\nReporting \u0026 Governance\n\n * Prepare and present material status reports, risk summaries, and inventory insights to management.\n * Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and data.\n * Ensure clear ownership, accountability, and governance for R\u0026D material processes.\n\n\n\nQualifications \u0026 Experience\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.\n * 6 \u201310 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or inventory management.\n * Proven experience supporting R\u0026D, pilot manufacturing, or engineering development environments.\n * Strong working knowledge of SAP system.\n * Experience leading cross\u2011functional initiatives or acting as a subject\u2011matter expert is preferred.\n\n\n\nSkills \u0026 Competencies\n\n * Advanced understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain fundamentals.\n * Strong analytical, problem\u2011solving, and decision\u2011making skills.\n * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced R\u0026D environment with frequent changes and shifting priorities.\n * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n * Strong ownership mindset with the ability to lead without direct authority.\n * Proficient in Excel and reporting tools.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n4 - 7 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\nDay (Singapore)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nNo\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Enhanced)\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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. \n