Sr. Manager Supply Chain Risk

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

The Senior Supply Chain Risk Manager is responsible for identifying assessing and mitigating risks across the global supply base to ensure continuity resilience and long-term value creation. This role leads supplier risk programs spanning operational geopolitical financial sustainability and continuity risks and partners closely with Category Managers Supplier Managers Engineering Legal Compliance and Business Continuity teams.

The role balances program leadership with hands on risk execution translating complex and ambiguous risk signals into clear decision ready visibility metrics and actionable mitigation strategies that protect supply continuity and support business objectives.

Supply Chain Risk Program Leadership

Lead and evolve the supplier risk management framework across direct supply chains including risk identification assessment prioritization and mitigation.
Maintain and govern the supply chain risk register ensuring risks are visible assessed and actively managed.
Evaluate rationalize and consolidate risk tools and methodologies across the supply chain.
Define risk appetite escalation thresholds and mitigation playbooks in alignment with enterprise strategy and business continuity programs.

Supplier Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Partner with Category and Supplier Managers to assess supplier specific risks including capacity supplier performance financial health geopolitical exposure sustainability and operational resilience.
Audit and review supplier Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) as needed; identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
Identify and evaluate mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing dual sourcing inventory buffering and regional diversification.
Identify and evaluate mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing dual sourcing inventory buffering or regional diversification.

Supply Chain Sustainability
Integrate enterprise initiatives related to resilience responsible sourcing and sustainability into the broader Risk Program.
Lead and manage the Supply Chain Sustainability team including responsibility for programs such as RBA Conflict Minerals supplier emissions and related initiatives.

Cross-Functional & Executive Engagement

Collaborate with Engineering Operations Legal Compliance Trade and Sustainability teams to ensure aligned risk management strategies.
Develop executive-ready materials (dashboards summaries and presentations) that clearly communicate risk exposure trends and mitigation status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.

• 10 years of progressive experience across supply chain management strategic sourcing supplier management supply chain risk resilience or related operational leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterpriselevel supply chain risk or resilience programs including risk identification prioritization mitigation strategy development and executive reporting.

• Proven people leadership experience including hiring developing coaching and performance managing direct reports in a matrixed global environment.

• Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics including capacity risk financial health geopolitical exposure regulatory considerations and supplier operational resilience.

• Experience translating complex and ambiguous risk data into clear business insights and actionable recommendations for senior and executive leadership.

• Track record of influencing crossfunctional stakeholders (e.g. Sourcing Engineering Operations Legal Compliance Sustainability) and driving alignment without direct authority.

• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop and present executiveready materials and facilitate seniorlevel discussions.

• Familiarity with global regulatory trade ESG and sustainabilityrelated risk factors affecting complex supply networks.

• Experience building or scaling teams processes and governance models in growing or transforming organizations.

• Relevant certifications or advanced training in supply chain risk management business continuity or program management (e.g. CSCP CPSM CRM PMP) a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or higher in related field or equivalent combination of any relevant education and experience. 8 years of meaningful experiencewith proven track record to lead including 4 years of management experience.

Base Pay Range: $128100.00 - $217800.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

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.

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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