Business Operations Wafer Operations

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 133500 - 183500

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

$133500.00 - $183500.00

Location:

Santa ClaraCA

Youll 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.

The Global Wafer Operations group is responsible for managing the complex business of acquiring and deploying silicon wafers a strategic resource for the company. We have a challenging career opportunity for an individual with the right mix of technical and business acumen.

As a Business Operations manager in the Global Wafer Operations (GWO) group you would be responsible for the following areas:

Formulate and execute sourcing strategy Work with our team and our indirect materials sourcing group to solicit analyze and make recommendations on all substrate purchasing decisions in support of our internal customers development needs. Identify new sources of supply evaluate supplier capabilities and negotiate supplier pricing.
Manage the product portfolio Help manage and optimize the substrate specifications we purchase so that all technology needs are met while managing the lowest number of different wafer specifications. Help customers define their requirements for new applications. Identify and implement new products.
Manage operational execution Ensure that all wafer orders globally are fulfilled in a timely manner by matching demand with supply within our wafer ordering database. Work with team to identify and maintain the correct types and amounts of material on hand at all times to fulfill these orders. Manage supplier schedules expectations and non-conformances. Monitor funding to prevent business interruption.
Provide technical support Answer customer questions about wafer products and provide guidance on which products would be the most cost effective for their applications.
Improve the Process Provide leadership to drive business process improvements.

Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:

Strong business acumen Highly technical semiconductor processing knowledge Polished customer service skills Desire to identify and implement business process improvements Self starter able to manage multiple competing priorities with minimal guidance in environments of high ambiguity.

Required Skills / Knowledge:

BS degree in a technology or business related field or equivalent work experience Working knowledge of semiconductor substrate specifications applications and measurement methods required.

Silicon wafer market knowledge a plus.

Minimum of 2 years semiconductor industry experience Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with powerful analytical ability.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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Who We AreApplied 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...