Key Responsibilities

Lead team to deliver cross-functional execution of product line or division programs to meet and exceed objectives and financial goals.  Manage and develop  employees.

Coordinate product portfolio prioritization within a product line or division and align budget.

Track and adjust OPEX (operating expense) spending in alignment with project plans and spending targets.  Ensure that AOP, financial  and product objectives are met.

Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement

Manage and drive  COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans  to deliver GM (gross margin)

Drive product line or division  coordination of business continuity planning,  crisis management, and safety compliance including lab safety practices

Ensure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) project operational deliverables are supported and completed

Partner with Product Line or Division GM and Staff to execute key non-technical programs.  May serve as chief of staff.  Develop and drive cross-divisional and cross-functional programs.  

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

• Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function 

Leadership

• Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources 

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems 

Impact

• Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans
• Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans

Interpersonal Skills

• Influences others internally and externally, including senior management

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Job Description: As an increasingly complex industry roadmap continues to drive AGS growth, we have an opportunity to help customers accelerate new technology ramps while optimizing performance, yield, output, and overall fab operations cost.  Position is in support of JASM venture.

To effectively coordinate these ramps and provide leadership support surrounding all components of AGS Operations, the AGS Operational Focal / onsite designated responsible individual will be accountable for the end-to-end Operational execution.  The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of Spares, Planning, TKM and Logistical support.  They will oversee all operations with kit movements, spares delivery, capture & track issues, reporting out weekly all site activity to Management.  This role will focus on the ability to listen to customers, manage escalations, coordinate actions with logistics, planning, order fulfillment and overall support the onsite Field Service Ops Team.  In this new role, the candidate will interface daily with customers and all associated supporting agencies to ensure our external customer has the best possible service and spares experience with Applied Materials.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate all AGS Operational activities (non-FSO) in support of new site startup
• Manage overall programs in the areas of Spares execution, Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, Downs, TKM and Order Fulfillment.  The ideal candidate will be required to tie all these internal agencies together to support the entire site
• Create metrics/KPI for performance and programs tracking
• Meet with the customer (typically Fab Manager and Module/Group Leaders at the Product level)
• Manage open backlog to close orders in a timely fashion through actions & partnership across all functional areas of AGS
• Assist with Customer Portal Training
• Ensure quality issues are reported timely, accurately and resolution based
• Utilize existing dashboards & SAP/ECC to track programs health
• Partnerships with SBU’s
• Host regular meetings with internal & external stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Direct customer facing experience
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization
• High level of program management experience
• Strong internal networking capability
• Proficient in Power Point, Excel, CRM, SAP/ECC
• Decisions based on ability to assimilate data analytics
• Effective meeting management / strong organizational skills
• Self-Motivated to work independently or in groups
• Leadership that is problem solving based
• Solid knowledge of our reverse value chain, spares Planning processes, Logistics, order fulfillment, TKM/total kits management and Purchasing
• Applied Materials 300mm tool knowledge would be a major benefit

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

English (Required), Japanese (Required)

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied 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.