Design For Logistics Director

To make electronics you need chips wafers transistors reticles and... To make these you must see test and manufacture them at scalefaster and better than ever before. Thats where KLA comes in. Whether youre early in your career or an experienced professional youll solve complex challenges work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

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What Youll Do

In this role you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Your Opportunity

As Director Design for Logistics you will shape how semiconductor tools and parts move around the world. You will lead KLAs enterprise-wide effort to make logistics a design prioritynot an afterthought. You will embed logistics requirements into product packaging and business process design from early concepts through the Product Lifecycle (PLC) and operational decision-making. Partnering with Product Development Packaging Engineering Supply Chain Logistics (Warehousing & Freight) Manufacturing Operations and Trade Operations you will shape how our tools and parts are packaged stored and transported. Your focus: lower costs greater sustainability faster delivery and a better customer experience.

What Youll Lead

• Set the global direction. Develop and own the Design for Logistics (DfL) framework standards and governance model. Institutionalize logistics considerations in Product Development and Business Process Design partnering with PLC owners to embed requirements in phase-gate reviews.
• Design for efficient resilient logistics. Define principles for packaging palletization cube efficiency transportation modes and storage. Challenge designs that constrain transportation efficiency modal flexibility or storage utilization. Establish guidelines for multimodal transport warehouse automation compatibility and damage prevention.
• Turn analysis into priorities. Conduct a holistic Package Lifecycle Assessment (PLA) to identify opportunities across cost emissions space utilization damage reduction and recyclability. Use Pareto analysis total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling and cube optimization to prioritize the highest-value improvements.
• Deliver measurable business impact. Build dashboards KPIs and analytics to track packaging transportation and handling performance. Reduce transportation and storage costs through better cube utilization and packaging optimization and strengthen supply chain resilience through packaging versatility and modal flexibility.
• Build alignment and lasting capability. Bring packaging engineering suppliers and logistics teams together to deliver feasible scalable designs. Lead training playbook development and best-practice sharing across design engineering and logistics teams.

What Youll Bring Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in Engineering Supply Chain Logistics or a related field.
• 1215 years of experience in logistics packaging engineering supply chain design or product development.
• Strong understanding of KLA OS and the PLC process strongly preferred
• Proven leadership in Design for Logistics packaging optimization or Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives.
• Strong understanding of global transportation networks warehousing operations packaging materials and automation environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional change and influence senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment products and tools.
• Strong analytical communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (approximately 20%).
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

How Youll Lead Demonstrated Competencies

• Drive vision and purpose.
• Build high-performing teams.
• Exemplify KLA values.
• Apply systems thinking and end-to-end supply chain understanding.
• Influence strategically and lead across functions.
• Make data-driven decisions.
• Bring packaging material science and engineering literacy.
• Communicate clearly tell compelling stories and engage executives.
• Lead change management and organizational development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Level Degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience OR

• Masters Level Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools metrology systems process solutions and computational analytics that make electronics possible tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place join us.

Total Rewards

KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical dental vision life and other voluntary benefits 401(K) including company matching employee stock purchase program (ESPP) student debt assistance tuition reimbursement program development and career growth opportunities and programs financial planning benefits wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP) paid time off and paid company holidays and family care and bonding leave.

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.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA our interviews seek to understand your individual skills problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation the use of AI recording tools or other technologies to generate suggest or provide responses during interviewswhether virtual or in personis not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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