Primary Planner – Production & MRP (B3)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions, is seeking a Primary Planner (B3) to support its manufacturing operations in Bangalore. The role focuses on production control, inventory management, and ensuring Material Resources Planning (MRP) integrity across the shop floor.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain Oracle work order release schedule to deliver material on‑time to manufacturing and engineering.
• Perform pre‑shortage analysis, work order variance analysis, and reschedule discrete jobs as needed.
• Review MRP execution, reconcile supply and demand, and validate master scheduling requirements.
• Collaborate with buyers and planners to manage material impacted by Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure proper disposition.
• Conduct regular system maintenance, audits, and generate status reports for ECOs/ECRs.
• Participate in floor audits with Finance, resolve WIP issues, and attend production meetings to report material shortage commit dates.

Required profile

• Demonstrated expertise in production planning, inventory control, and process control.
• Ability to lead small projects, train junior staff, and act as a resource for colleagues.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with experience driving root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills for presenting complex information and building consensus.

Required skills

• Oracle ERP (work order release scheduling).
• Material Resources Planning (MRP) systems.
• PCI reporting and variance analysis.

What we offer

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and benefits programs for employees.