Company Overview
Group/Division
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Manage supplier performance, including delivery, responsiveness, quality, and risk management.
Drive resolution of material shortages, supply constraints, and critical escalations.
Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
Monitor key supply chain metrics and implement corrective actions when required.
Partner with Procurement and Category Managers to optimize supplier relationships and sourcing strategies.
Coordinate with Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering teams to support business objectives.
Lead continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, automation, cost reduction, and customer value creation.
Analyze supply chain data and provide actionable insights to leadership.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and business growth initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and supply chain best practices.
Mentor and support team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of minimum 2 years in the semiconductor, high-tech, or manufacturing industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience managing suppliers and driving performance improvements.
Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
Strong communication and partner management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
Project management experience and continuous improvement approach.
Knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and sourcing processes.
Strong ownership and accountability.
Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of related experience in semiconductor, high-tech, or manufacturing industries
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing suppliers and driving performance improvements
- Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment
- Strong communication and partner management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure
- Project management experience and continuous improvement approach
- Knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and sourcing processes
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven approach
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — U.S. programs include a formulaic 401(k) employer match with clearly described plan designs in company materials. Consistent plan structure and employer matching signal strong support for long‑term savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A broad base of employees is eligible for RSUs and can participate in an ESPP, extending ownership beyond executives. Company materials position equity as a core component of total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A quarterly profit‑sharing program and performance bonuses are outlined in filings, providing regular variable pay opportunities. These incentives complement base pay and equity to lift overall earnings in strong periods.
KLA Insights
What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
