Applied Materials EPG (Equipment Product Group) operations group is responsible for production of equipment and non system orders for 200mm Semi, legacy Semi metrology and inspection, solar inspection and Mask equipment globally in the AGS(Applied Global Services) product portfolio. EPG operations supports refurbishment, new systems, new product and upgrades for the ICAPS business unit focused on growth in  the IOT, communications, automotive, power and sensor product markets. Our EPG team collaborates with customers globally including customers in Taiwan to meet critical equipment needs, solve manufacturing challenges, and make equipment more productive. The growth in ICAPS markets has led to great new opportunities in the 200mm product space and the opportunity for factory expansion in Taiwan to build and ship EPG products for our customers in Taiwan and globally.

Now we are looking for one Master Scheduler who is good at data analysis and automation to join our EPG Tainan manufacture site:

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes and maintains master scheduling and/or slotting reports and measurements; runs and reports on metrics. Establishes measurements for new processes and collaborates cross-functionally for process improvement.

• Follows documented business processes and identifies inconsistencies to management. Develops new business processes and solutions as needed.  Provides training and guidance to newer master scheudlers, planners, and buyers.

• Manages order pull in / push outs including capacity constraint analysis.  Utilizes Rapid Response software for scenario planning.  Provides output to stakeholders.    Create and manage all milestone routings for products and test stratgies globally.  Creates and manages unique routings specific to NPI product.   Drive for cycle time reduction.

• Initiates demand in MRP (systems & non-system orders).  Monitors and validates MRP accuracy.  Resolves data integrity issues.  Responds to MRP validation inquiries from purchasing community and provides guidance on issue resolution. 

• Coordinates with marketing to ensure opportunities and sales orders are set up correctly in SAP. Develops processes to enhance slotting methodology.  Chairs slotting meetings.   Manages schedule transition between pilot, volume, various plants or among business groups.  Collaborates with BMO directors and Demand Management on build plan optimization.

• Manages forecast PIRs for variety of products.  Utilizes OFR to manage forecast %'s on GPIRs based on customer forecast.   Focal for mapper inconsitencies/resolution .  Creates and manages ZMAT material creation within VC by coordinating with software programmers, functional analysts, engineering and product structure. Creates build and sourcing strategy for products, including consignment.  Manages overplan material.

• Responsible for demand signal  integrity for products managed within a given BU(400-700m worth  of material per quarter) to suppliers, planners, buyers.

• Manages supply review process by running and analzing safety stock model.  Gathers input globally  from purchasing, inventory focals for inclusion in comprehensive supply review.  Presents in Strategic Inventory Supply Review on Safety Stock and Overplan Strategies.  Performs E&Z analysis and provides options for use up.

• Will be responsible for managing and updating key milestones, including but not limited to automating specific reporting models and metrics.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

• Requires strong knowledge and skill in SAP, Excel, Smartsheet, Sequel and other web based, key programming and database platforms that will improve and streamline our ability to analyze data. (Not a programmer, but advanced skills in data analysis and automation).

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

• Understands BOM structure, with regard to milestone development, and impact to overall operation.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Develop and automate reports and key metrics.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

• Requires strong English language skills. Must be able to communicate in both written and verbal communication to a broad audience. Strong time management skills working in a high volume, fast paced environment.

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