2025 Supply Chain MBA Rotational Development Program- Early In Career (Santa Cla

Job DescriptionApplied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles, and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible a Better Future.If you’re looking for a great place to grow your career, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.Program OverviewThrough the 30-month Supply Chain MBA Development Rotational Program, you will rotate through positions in Purchasing, Sourcing, and Commodity Management over the course of 18 months, then apply your learnings to a “final placement” role for an additional 12 months. In the program, participants develop and refine the technical and business skills required to be successful in the Supply Chain organization. You will experience a blended learning environment which includes mentorship, job shadowing, and expanded networking opportunities with leaders and within our Employee Resource Groups such as the Young Professionals Network (YPN).Position DetailsDuring a series of rotations, participants will take on full-time responsibility of their functional role, which includes:Forecasting and communicating engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Providing input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinating demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.Coordinating product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control. Collaborating with the engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.Assisting in supplier price and delivery negotiations. Utilizing the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completing supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitoring supplier performance (delivery, quality, and cost).Managing materials change control process. Meeting cost objectives and resolving quality issues. Generating and publishing Key Process Indicators. Tracking total landed costs targets.Working with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts, and inspection requirements. Assisting in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.Actively mediating and partnering with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups. Escalating issues to relevant escalation paths as needed (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Program Management, Finance).Using standard tools, dashboards, and BKMs to assess supplier capability, overall capacity, ability to support rapid prototyping (NPI), ability to support volume manufacturing, and vertical integration (e.g., parts, cleaning, assembly capabilities) to aid in making sustainable sourcing decisions.RequirementsGraduating with an MBA in Supply Chain Management coupled with a technical undergraduate degree.Must be in good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology exposure required. Hands-on experience preferred.Data analytics (e.g., advanced Excel, working with multiple data sets for decision making).Ability to interpret engineering drawing specifications/requirements to source parts aligning with sourcing strategy and supplier capabilities.Previous experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Project Management is a plus.Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt, APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, PMP are a plus.Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture.Right to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or at a future date.Commitment to completing the 30-month program before pursuing other roles within Applied.Additional InformationTime Type:

Full timeEmployee Type:

New College GradTravel:

Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:

YesU.S. Salary Range:

$84,000.00 - $126,000.00The 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 members. In 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.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.

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