Key responsibilities include
Strategic Planning and Development: The Senior Regional Planner is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans that align with the organization's goals. This includes creating new processes, tools, data visualization and systems to be used by the planning and operations community
Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with senior managers, technical SMEs, and other departments such as FSO, sales, and logistics, the Senior Regional Planner ensures that planning activities are well-coordinated and aligned with business requirements
Demand Planning Manage the demand forecast with field service teams. Act as the planning focal with field service and customer stakeholders. Represent planning in a professional in manner.
Project Management: Managing funded projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, and providing technical assistance to member governments
Performance Tracking and Improvement: Monitoring performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of planning activities
Customer Engagement: Representing the region in the global process, managing exceptions in a structured way, and ensuring that customer needs are met through effective planning and execution
Technical Expertise: Utilizing system tools to provide sustainable solutions, translating business requirements into actionable plans, and conducting studies on various planning and public administration subjects
Leadership and Development: Leading and mentoring a team of planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed
This role requires a combination of analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership abilities to navigate the complexities of regional planning and ensure successful project outcomes.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
3–8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry
Proven experience in stakeholder management, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in tools such as Tableau, SQL, Python, or Power BI
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
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
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
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
Proven experience in stakeholder management, strong communication skills, and ability to cross-function cooperation.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Not Specified
Relocation Eligible
No
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.
