Graduate Operations Planner (E)

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We design, develop and manufacture high-tech capital equipment for the semiconductor and related global markets. Working alongside our existing Planning Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing best practice methodology in all Planning and material control functions. This will include carrying out and assisting in the following capabilities and responsibilities. 

Purpose of the Role:

This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning, global semiconductor company with a clearly defined career development path.

This role is part of our 2025 Graduate programme and will start in September 2025.

Following the Company's extensive onboarding and introduction program, you will join our Graduate Development program which includes: Technical Classroom training, Soft-skills training, Team building, Corporate responsibility activities and finally placement across all of our process teams. 

It is not required for you to already have the skills and knowledge to perform the role, full on the job training will be provided through our graduate develop scheme. You will then be welcomed into your Team and continue your development supported by your SPTS mentor!

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

The list below is illustrative of the types of activities to be learned/undertaken:

• Master scheduling for the organisation
• Planning principles, capacity planning and material requirement planning
• Undertake problem solving and trouble-shooting.
• Develop good relationships with all departments.
• Summarise results in a written report or presentation formats.
• MRP / SAP understanding.
• Logistic initiatives.
• Develop and understand key SPTS planning processes.
• Generating SAP reports and creating controlled measures.
• Understanding and creating Data to support KPI’s .
• Creating a Planning dashboard to support Planning measures.
• Field support planning.
• Generation and supply of relevant field documentation.
• Analysis of customer install times
• Real time support for field issues.

This position may give an opportunity for some international travel and working some shift patterns to fully utilise our state of the art development cleanroom.  We will seek to give as much notice as possible where travel or shift work are required. SPTS will of course provide travel expenses and a shift allowance in line with company policy.

SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking someone who:

• Has a passion for learning and development, continuously seeking for new knowledge and learning opportunities.
• Can think logically to provide customer solutions with a good attention to detail and foresight and ability to collect, filter and analyse data to build solutions for complex technological problems
• Has the ability to think creatively of novel but practical solutions to customer problems
• Is able to demonstrate strong Communication skills – You’ll enjoy establishing and maintaining good working relationships with both customers and colleagues.

What we will offer you?

SPTS’s benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance

Minimum Qualifications

Your qualifications:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (2:1) in a Supply Chain, Business or Production Planning field.

Applicants with a Masters or prior experience of studies within the semiconductor industry would be desirable but certainly not a must.

A good acquaintance with SW tools (MS office, MATLAB) would be advantageous.

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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