IT Application Solution Management – Global Supply Chain

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 Location:

Singapore,SGP

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Key responsibilities:

• Requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in Global Supply Chain processes and enabling technologies. Interprets complex internal and external business challenges and recommends industry best practices. Solves highly complex problems by taking a broad, end‑to‑end perspective to deliver innovative, scalable solutions. Operates independently with guidance required only in the most complex or ambiguous situations. May lead cross‑functional initiatives or functional teams.
• Serves as a primary interface and trusted technology partner across multiple business and functional groups including Sales, Operations, Engineering, Service, Finance, and Manufacturing. Drives business‑IT alignment through solution discovery, service management, project and demand portfolio management, and proactive stakeholder and relationship management.
• Architects and designs complex, cross‑functional business processes and application solutions to meet global supply chain needs. Translates business designs into clear functional and technical specifications. Oversees application configuration, data conversions, and execution of testing strategies (unit, integration, performance, and user acceptance). Identifies and recommends industry best‑known methods (BKMs), integration patterns, and architectural standards.
• Provides and oversees business application support services to meet agreed performance, availability, SLA, and customer satisfaction targets. Ensures proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and system stability. Leads root cause analysis and resolution of incidents and systemic issues in coordination with infrastructure teams, vendors, and service providers. Drives corrective and preventive actions and plans lifecycle activities including patches, point releases, and major upgrades.
• Delivers project and operational services within Supply Chain and integrated domains within approved budgets. Develops project and service budgets, understands cost models and cost drivers, and recommends cost optimization opportunities. May be responsible for maintenance, subscription renewals, and vendor financial management.
• Ensures adherence to GIS/IT governance frameworks, including project management, SDLC, testing, service management, change management, root cause analysis, and operational controls. Supports SOX compliance activities, including execution of controls, documentation, and coordination of internal and external audits.
• Plans and manages medium to large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives to ensure effective execution aligned to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and busine