Business Unit Operations

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Deliver cross-functional execution of programs to meet and exceed Division(s) and financial goals

Coordinate division(s) product portfolio prioritization and budget alignment

Drive Planning and Operational execution to ensure optimal Balance Sheet performance, including optimization of cash and Inventory Mgmt. Ensure OPEX (operating expense) spending is in alignment with project plans and spending targets for division(s)

Responsible for business process creation and continuous improvement

Manage and drive division(s) COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans to deliver GM (gross margin) targets

Own some interface points across the enterprise including supply chain, Applied Global Services and drive specific plans for continuous improvement

Achieve tactical alignment of the division'(s) objectives with segment and Applied Materials plans

Develop and Drive cross divisional programs

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field

• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view