Supply Chain Buyer / Planner (Supplier)

About the role

KLA makes inspection tools and metrology systems for electronics, and its Global Operations team works with suppliers and design engineers to deliver faster, better and more cost-efficient solutions. This Supply Chain Buyer / Planner (Supplier) role leads supplier relationships and takes part in supply chain initiatives such as lead time and cost reduction, quality and reliability, and OTD. It is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier relationships and partner with manufacturing on capacity analysis, what-if scenarios and production growth planning.
• Run supply chain initiatives on lead time, cost, value engineering, quality, reliability and OTD, and assess raw parts cost, supplier quality, capability and capacity, and supplier consolidation.
• Provide problem resolution and cross-functional support for supplier escalations and disruptions, including executive summaries and presentations to senior management.
• Assess and mitigate supply continuity risks, and support supply chain relocations initiated by KLA or suppliers.
• Review inventory forecasting, receipt timing, excess and obsolete inventory, and order quantities, and recommend improvements.
• Implement and manage supplier contracts, SOWs, SLAs and NDAs, run supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Work with production planning, supply chain and master scheduling teams to propose supply chain solutions, and promote supply chain best practices and compliance.

Required profile

• Strategic sourcing experience in semiconductor capital equipment, aerospace, defense or medical equipment.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSCP or CPSM are preferred.
• Preferred: supply chain management experience in any industry, or engineering/supply chain experience in semiconductor capital equipment.
• Commercial aptitude, strong willingness to learn, and domestic and international travel up to 20%.
• Education: Master's degree with 2 years of work experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years, or equivalent experience.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $77,800 to $132,300 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentives, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.