Applied Materials

Forecast Operations Manager

Austin,TX · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$128k-$176kDetected 2 days ago

Machine LearningAccessibilityForecastingSupply ChainProcurementERPCommunicationProblem SolvingDemand Planning

About the role

This role will serve as the bridge between forecasting systems and supplier execution, ensuring forecast signals are understood, adopted, and translated into actionable plans throughout the supply ecosystem.
Analyze supplier execution performance and forecast consumption trends.
Ensure forecast signals are properly translated into supplier planning and MRP processes.

Own and improve forecast signal quality and performance tracking.
Partner with forecasting, planning, and analytics teams to continuously improve forecast accuracy, usability, and adoption.
Drive supplier engagement to ensure forecast signals are understood and effectively utilized.
Establish and manage feedback mechanisms with suppliers to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting on forecast effectiveness.
Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and business units to drive forecast adoption and process improvements.
Support strategic supply planning initiatives and long-range capacity planning activities.
Applied Materials is seeking a Forecast Operations Manager to help build and scale a world-class forecasting capability across a complex global supply chain.
We're 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.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Analytics, or related field.
8+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, operations, forecasting, procurement, or related disciplines.
Experience working with ERP, planning, forecasting, or supply chain technology platforms.

Semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or complex industrial supply chain experience.
Knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, forecasting methodologies, and MRP systems.
Experience with advanced analytics, AI/ML-enabled planning tools, or digital supply chain solutions.
Ability to translate data into business insights and operational actions.
Additional Information
Assignee / Regular
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:

You'll 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 possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.
Learn more about our benefits.

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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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

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