Mid Level Supply Chain Planning Jobs
Mid level supply chain planning jobs go to professionals ready to own planning cycles end to end, drive cross-functional decisions independently, and mentor junior analysts without close supervision. Roles run across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Retail, Technology & Software, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with employers like Amazon, EY, and ektello hiring at this level now.
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Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$108,000.00 - $148,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
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. 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.
The JOLT Program Management Office & Operations Product Development team drives technology, business processes, and strategic innovation supporting Applied Materials Global Operations. The rapid growth in semiconductor markets across the world presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics. The Supply Chain Planning Analyst supports integrated demand, supply, capacity, and inventory planning within a complex semiconductor equipment manufacturing environment. The role translates business requirements into planning insight, identifies supply–demand risk, facilitates cross-functional alignment, and drives planning decisions through structured analysis and scenario evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Planning & Integrated Planning
- Support supply response planning across multiple product families and planning horizons.
- Analyze material, capacity, inventory, and supplier constraints.
- Identify supply–demand gaps and develop mitigation recommendations.
- Develop constrained and unconstrained supply scenarios.
- Participate in monthly and quarterly planning cycles, including S&OP / IBP reviews.
- Ensure planning assumptions, risks, and opportunities are clearly documented.
Planning Analytics & Decision Support
- Analyze forecast, build plan, inventory, capacity, and supplier performance data.
- Generate actionable insight for planners, operations leaders, and management teams.
- Conduct root cause analysis on forecast misses, shortages, and planning variances.
- Build executive-ready summaries, dashboards, and presentations.
- Develop business cases and recommendations supported by quantitative analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Management, and Business Units.
- Coordinate planning inputs and assumptions across stakeholders.
- Facilitate issue resolution for material shortages and capacity risk.
- Drive accountability for planning actions and follow-up activities.
Process Improvement & Digital Planning
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning processes.
- Assist in standardizing planning methodology, metrics, and governance.
- Identify opportunities for automation and workflow simplification.
- Contribute to adoption and enhancement of SAP IBP capabilities.
Planning Systems & Data Management
- Maintain planning data quality and system integrity.
- Support master data validation and planning model improvements.
- Perform planning analysis using SAP IBP, SAP ERP, Excel, and Power BI.
- Assist in user testing and deployment of planning process enhancements.
Qualifications
Required — Functional
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Operations Planning, or Integrated Business Planning.
- Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
- Practical experience operating within an S&OP / IBP process.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and supplier collaboration.
- Experience in complex, multi-level BOM manufacturing environments.
- Structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and scenario modeling capability.
- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to influence across functions without direct authority.
Required — Systems & Data
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP or a comparable planning platform (APO, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).
- Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA in a planning or materials context.
- Advanced Excel skills, including large-dataset analysis and reconciliation.
Preferred
- Semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech, or capital equipment industry experience.
- Preferred APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
- Exposure to SQL or other query tools for planning data analysis.
- Experience supporting planning system implementations or process redesign. Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$108,000.00 - $148,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
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. 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.
The JOLT Program Management Office & Operations Product Development team drives technology, business processes, and strategic innovation supporting Applied Materials Global Operations. The rapid growth in semiconductor markets across the world presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics. The Supply Chain Planning Analyst supports integrated demand, supply, capacity, and inventory planning within a complex semiconductor equipment manufacturing environment. The role translates business requirements into planning insight, identifies supply–demand risk, facilitates cross-functional alignment, and drives planning decisions through structured analysis and scenario evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Planning & Integrated Planning
- Support supply response planning across multiple product families and planning horizons.
- Analyze material, capacity, inventory, and supplier constraints.
- Identify supply–demand gaps and develop mitigation recommendations.
- Develop constrained and unconstrained supply scenarios.
- Participate in monthly and quarterly planning cycles, including S&OP / IBP reviews.
- Ensure planning assumptions, risks, and opportunities are clearly documented.
Planning Analytics & Decision Support
- Analyze forecast, build plan, inventory, capacity, and supplier performance data.
- Generate actionable insight for planners, operations leaders, and management teams.
- Conduct root cause analysis on forecast misses, shortages, and planning variances.
- Build executive-ready summaries, dashboards, and presentations.
- Develop business cases and recommendations supported by quantitative analysis.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Management, and Business Units.
- Coordinate planning inputs and assumptions across stakeholders.
- Facilitate issue resolution for material shortages and capacity risk.
- Drive accountability for planning actions and follow-up activities.
Process Improvement & Digital Planning
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning processes.
- Assist in standardizing planning methodology, metrics, and governance.
- Identify opportunities for automation and workflow simplification.
- Contribute to adoption and enhancement of SAP IBP capabilities.
Planning Systems & Data Management
- Maintain planning data quality and system integrity.
- Support master data validation and planning model improvements.
- Perform planning analysis using SAP IBP, SAP ERP, Excel, and Power BI.
- Assist in user testing and deployment of planning process enhancements.
Qualifications
Required — Functional
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Operations Planning, or Integrated Business Planning.
- Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
- Practical experience operating within an S&OP / IBP process.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and supplier collaboration.
- Experience in complex, multi-level BOM manufacturing environments.
- Structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and scenario modeling capability.
- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to influence across functions without direct authority.
Required — Systems & Data
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP or a comparable planning platform (APO, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).
- Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA in a planning or materials context.
- Advanced Excel skills, including large-dataset analysis and reconciliation.
Preferred
- Semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech, or capital equipment industry experience.
- Preferred APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
- Exposure to SQL or other query tools for planning data analysis.
- Experience supporting planning system implementations or process redesign. Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Mid Level Supply Chain Planning Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level supply chain planning job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes, not just tasks. Highlight projects where you managed a planning cycle, resolved a supply-demand imbalance, or improved forecast accuracy with measurable results. Tailor your resume to show cross-functional collaboration and independent judgment. Recruiters at this level want to see that you can operate without close supervision and have already dealt with real supply chain complexity.
Which companies hire mid level supply chain plannings?
Companies hiring mid level supply chain plannings right now include Amazon, EY, and ektello, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large manufacturers, retailers, and consumer goods companies that need planners who can own a product category or regional supply plan with limited oversight.
Are there remote mid level supply chain planning jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and function. About 20% of mid level supply chain planning openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with demand planning and S&OP roles more likely to offer flexibility than roles tied to physical operations or warehouse coordination. Filtering by work setting when you search helps narrow options quickly.
How do I move up to a mid level supply chain planning role?
The progression from entry level to mid level is built on deepening technical skills and accumulating ownership. Early in your career, focus on mastering planning tools, understanding inventory dynamics, and contributing to forecasting processes. Over time, take on projects that require you to make recommendations independently, quantify your impact, and coordinate across procurement, logistics, or sales teams. Demonstrated ownership of a planning outcome is what separates mid level candidates from junior ones.
Which industries hire the most mid level supply chain plannings?
Mid Level supply chain planning roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because they manage complex, high-volume inventory flows where experienced planners who can balance service levels, costs, and lead time variability add direct operational value.