Key Responsibilities

Keep abreast of industry technology trends and developments and strategic partner roadmaps. Collaborate with internal customers and strategic partners, to identify, evaluate and recommend new technology solutions to address key business needs 

Directs the build, test and deployment of complex IT solutions. Ensures these solutions are technically sound, cost effective  and adhere to accepted industry best practices. Utilize data and metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Leads development and execution of application strategy and technical roadmap.  Responsible for defining and managing  the cost structure and lifecycle of IT product development model and SLAs.   Ensures service delivery and SLAs are met.  

Oversee and guides others in reviewing and monitoring complex production systems to ensure continuous, effective performance; determines modifications as needed.

Plan and manage projects to ensure effective and efficient execution in line with established processes and guidelines and guardrails of scope, timeline, budget and quality

Provides active leadership by mentoring and developing solutions development personnel. Is recognized as a subject matter expert and thought leader in IT solution development.

Functional Knowledge

• Recognized as expert in Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Operations, especially the financial tracking and technology enablement
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive knowledge in SAP Logistics, Supply Chain and Production Planning and Execution processes
• Finance Domain Knowledge is strongly preferred
• SAP S4 Experiences/S4 certification are strongly preferred; SAP ECC a must
• Over 10 years of SAP ERP project implementation, especially design/configuration experience with SAP LO/SD/PP modules is strongly preferred; familiarity with SAP Internal Orders, Project System and project accounting. At least 3 full cycle implementation is required. Project management experience a must. Should be PMP certified
• End to end process knowledge of Sales and operations. Pricing, customer onboarding, availability check, billing and invoicing, trade compliance and fulfillment. Production and inventory handling. • Subject matter and solution architect knowledge of Operations finance preferred. Production cost planning, cost controlling, production and inventory handling, actual inventory valuation, transfer pricing and reporting
• Experience with diverse processes across repetitive and discrete manufacturing, including Make-to-stock (MTS), Make-to-order (MTO) and Assemble-to-Order (ATO) and engineering to order (ETO)
• Strong expertise in Controlling: Product cost planning, Product Costing (CO-PC), Cost Object Controlling (Production Order, Internal Order, WBS, Service Order, etc.), Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), Cost Center Accounting (CO-CCA), Profit Center Accounting (CO-PCA), Material ledger
• SAP implementation experience for a global company with international offices hence multi-currency understanding is required
• Good understanding of integration areas such as SAP Opportunity/Quote Management and Configuration/Pricing applications such as CRM, VC, C4C, CPQ, etc.
• Understanding of data analytics concepts and applications such as power BI, Tableau, SAP BW/BPC/SAC are strong plus, so is of concept and use cases leveraging AI/Gen AI

Business Experience

• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business
• Constantly interacts , network and socialize. connect with the business stakeholders and technology peers
• Experience with client presentations, assessments, conducting business process workshops and good at communication and team building skills

Leadership

• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership
• Possesses excellent communication skills, vocal, speak up, able to persuade, influence and manage client expectations while deliver the best possible business value
• Team player, strong collaboration skills
• Change management mindset, Prosci-certification a plus

Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions 

Impact

• Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

** This is an onsite based position

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$168,000.00 - $231,000.00

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 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.

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 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.