Configuration Analyst (based in Bayan Lepas, Penang)

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 world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Manage product configuration specifications and drive sales order (SO) accuracy above 95% .
• Work with key stakeholders eg Marketing, Sales, NPI, Special Coordinator, Engineering Services, Order Administration, Manufacturing, Master Schedulers (MS) and VC Modelers etc
• Chair meetings & manage Product Configuration Specification (PCS) document eg. KMAT models, KMAT Phantoms, KMAT BOM, pricing, configuration rules, description, etc
• Ensure new materials and BOMs are set up and created correctly and that ECO is accurate and ready for Variant Configurator (VC) modelling (Structure the PCS into SAP)
• Work with VC Modelers to ensure information in VC is accurate; validate & testing VC changes in SAP & production environment by creating quotes
• Validating SAP orders against OA & Account teams and acting as a main point of contact to Order Entry with sale orders related issues.
• Identify configuration gaps and work on closing them.
• Manage any backorder via sale order change request (SOCR)
• Develop and maintain key performance metrics for Configuration accuracy & for backorder shipment 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of related industry experience in managing orders configuration, document control or engineering and planning management
• Familiarity with MRP processes and working knowledge of computer software applications (e.g., MS Excel, MS Power Point, SAP)
• Good Analytical skill, communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player, self-driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to assertively implement configuration management policy

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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