Global Supply Chain Rotational Program, New
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · MBA / PGDM
- Must know
- Account managementNetworkingBudgetingProduct managementData visualization
- Nice to have
- OperationsProject managementExcelData analysis
- Work
- On-site in Santa Clara
- Pay
- $101K–$139K a year
- Skill demand
- Budgeting24%Networking8%Product management6%Account management4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for the semiconductor and advanced display industries. This 30-month rotational program is designed for New College Graduates with a Master's degree to develop expertise in Supply Chain.
Program Overview
The 30-month Supply Chain MBA Development Rotational Program includes:
- Rotations through Purchasing/Sourcing, Project/Program Management, and Supplier Account Management over 18 months.
- A "Final Placement" role for an additional 12 months, based on business need and candidate assessment. Potential roles include Materials Project Manager or Supplier Business Manager.
- Development and refinement of technical and business skills within the Supply Chain organization.
- A blended learning environment including mentorship, job shadowing, and networking opportunities.
- Opportunity to gain high-level visibility and create significant impact within a global manufacturing organization.
Position Details
During rotations, participants will take on full-time responsibility in functional roles, which may include:
- Issuing RFQs, analyzing proposals, negotiating prices, executing orders, and ensuring delivery for New Product Integration/Commercialization manufacturing.
- Developing strategies to procure components at the lowest cost, considering quality, reliability, and urgency.
- Assisting with the development, alignment, and implementation of commodity strategies.
- Forecasting and communicating engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
- Performing make-versus-buy analysis and coordinating demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory.
- Coordinating product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control.
- Collaborating with engineering to interpret requirements.
- Assisting in supplier price and delivery negotiations.
- Utilizing preferred supplier selection and assessment processes.
- Completing supplier risk assessments on critical and unique parts.
- Monitoring supplier performance (delivery, quality, and cost).
- Managing the materials change control process.
- Meeting cost objectives and resolving quality issues.
- Generating and publishing Key Process Indicators.
- Tracking total landed costs targets.
- Working with engineering to identify critical and long-lead parts and inspection requirements.
- Assisting in developing supplier and commodity roadmaps.
- Mediating and partnering with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
- Escalating issues as needed (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Program Management, Finance).
- Using standard tools, dashboards, and best practices (BKMs) to assess supplier capability, capacity, and ability to support prototyping and volume manufacturing.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- This is a 30-month rotational program; candidates must be prepared to complete the full program.
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology exposure required; hands-on experience preferred.
- Data analytics (e.g., advanced Excel, working with multiple data sets).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawing specifications/requirements to source parts.
Qualifications
- Graduating with an MBA in Supply Chain Management coupled with a technical undergraduate degree.
- Must be in good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Previous experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Project Management is a plus.
- Certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt, APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, or PMP are a plus.
- Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture.
Additional Information
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Salary: $101,000.00 - $139,000.00
- Time Type: Full Time
- Employee Type: New College Grad
- Travel: 10% of the Time
- Relocation Eligible: Yes