Spares Supply Planner at KLA

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; or Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
Solid understanding of Power BI is helpful
Strong communication and presentation skills
Process oriented, results driven, and passionate about continuous improvements
Self-driven, independent, yet a strong team player
Creative, innovative and resourceful with a passion for speed, agility, simplification and proactive action
Sophisticated Excel capabilities (pivot tables, formulas, chart creation, and presentation of data)

Responsibilities

Lead collaborative efforts with Product Planners and Buyers to resolve inventory and supply constraints for assigned product networks
Ownership of escalation plans to return critical supply to a healthy level, including report outs to senior management in various forums (CMS meetings, FMS meetings, etc.)
Utilize the Baxter planning system and other analytical tools to review inventory projections and the supply-demand picture to prevent potential shortages or excessive inventory
Weekly analysis and release of suggested new buy orders from the Baxter planning system
Weekly analysis of Supply Health, including crafting a weekly slide deck for read out to the team, and working with Buyers to prevent currently healthy parts from going unhealthy
Chair weekly critical parts review meetings, and work issues to closure
Participate in development of analytics to predict future risks, increase accuracy in supply planning, and provide insight for executive decision making for spare parts
Ensure adherence to company supply chain management standard methodologies, policies, procedures and compliance requirements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Supply Chain ManagementInventory PlanningProcurementProduct PlanningSupply Constraints ResolutionBuyer CollaborationSpares Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for the Spares Supply Planner role?

The position is full-time employment.

Is this Spares Supply Planner position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Spares Supply Planner role?

Proficiency in the Baxter planning system and analytical tools is required, along with skills in supply chain management, inventory analysis, data analytics for risk prediction, and leading collaborative efforts and meetings.

What is the company culture like at KLA?

KLA offers an exciting work environment where teams thrive on tackling hard problems, with a strong focus on innovation through 15% of sales invested in R&D, and collaborative expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers.

What makes a strong candidate for the Spares Supply Planner position?

Strong candidates will have experience leading collaborative supply chain efforts, analyzing inventory with tools like Baxter, chairing review meetings, developing predictive analytics, and presenting to senior management.

KLA

Provides process control and yield management solutions

About KLA

KLA provides process control and yield management solutions primarily for semiconductor manufacturers. The company offers advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, and computational analytics that help manufacturers identify and fix defects during production. This process enhances the quality and reliability of electronic devices, leading to higher production yields. KLA distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on high-precision equipment and software that are essential for defect detection in semiconductor manufacturing. The company's goal is to promote sustainability by committing to using 100% renewable electricity in its operations by 2030.

Milpitas, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1975Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees