Supply Chain Specialist
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Job Location:
Ann Arbor, MI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 94800 - 161200
Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop smartphone wearable device voice-controlled gadget flexible screen VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles integrated circuits packaging printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists engineers data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Optimally lead and handle supplier relationships.
Leads supply chain management initiatives on lead time reduction cost reduction value engineering quality reliability and OTD.
Understand company business requirements market dynamics and trends supply base and supply base capabilities.
Provide sophisticated problem resolution and cross functional support for supplier customer concerns and supply disruptions by expediting supply recovery. Including creation of and report outs of executive summaries and presentations to senior management.
Partner with manufacturing to perform capacity analysis to support what-if scenarios forecast changes planning for production growth and growth in spares business to support worldwide install base of tools.
Performs continuity of supply risk assessment and develops/implements mitigation strategies
Partner with manufacturing build engineering and manufacturing design engineering to ensure KLA and/or supplier-initiated supply chain relocations are successful
Drive assessment of raw parts cost supplier quality supplier capability and capacity (ramp-up / ramp-down) and supplier consolidation.
Perform assessments and make recommendations related to inventory forecasting timing of inventory receipts excess and obsolete optimization / reduction and order quantity optimization.
Collaborates with production planning supply chain and master scheduling teams to propose supply chain solutions and strategic or tactical plans drawing on business data commodity insights and product expertise.
Implement lead and coordinate supplier contracts SOWs SLAs NDAs and any other required supplier agreements.
Lead co-ordinate and run supplier business reviews. Continually drive improvements based on gap analysis against business requirements.
Lead develop build and deploy supplier scorecards.
Drives corporate and divisional initiatives to achieve performance targets
Crafts implement and/or drives industry and company supply chain guidelines.
Ensure adherence to corporate supply chain management standards policies procedures and internal / external compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Supply Chain Management in any industry or Experience with Supply Chain Management within the Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry.
Must possess Commercial aptitudes.
The ability and desire to constantly learn is essential.
Domestic and international travel is required (up to 20%).
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; OR Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience; OR equivalent work experience
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at 1- to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview to become an employee or for equipment. Further KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLAs Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication an interview an offer of employment or that an employee is not legitimate please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Procurement
- Lawson
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
Calling the adventurers ready to join a company that's pushing the limits of nanotechnology to keep the digital revolution rolling. At KLA, we're making technology advancements that are bigger—and tinier—than the world has ever seen. Who are we? We research, develop, and manufacture t ... View more
