Supply Chain Program Manager(Risk Initiatives)

Base Pay Range: $94,900.00 - $161,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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 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

Since our founding, KLA has used our expertise and innovative thinking to overcome monumental challenges and improve lives. We continue to advance humanity with technologies and ideas that encourage action by making strides in leadership, opportunity, innovation, and stewardship. KLA seeks a difference maker to support KLA's management of the ever-increasing complexity of supply chain, compliance and due diligence.

Situated within KLA's Global Operations team will serve as a program manager in KLA's Global Strategic Supply Chain organization responsible for leading supply-chain risk & compliance initiatives as a result of emerging or current legislation, legal and regulatory requirements, KLA's ESG or other commitments, and continued geopolitical uncertainty. The role requires not only critical thinking but also the ability to implement sophisticated projects in a matrixed, cross-functional organization.

This is a high-visibility role that requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. Accepting executive-level clarity on a regular basis is critical. You will be working with customers across various functions within KLA, such as product, customer, supply chain, legal/compliance, and engineering to define the problem, identify the right internal customers, and develop and drive strategy that enables the efficient solution for KLA and its customers, employees, and shareholders

Specific responsibilities and desired skills:

• For various projects and initiatives with differing and varied risk requirements, define the scope, timeline, team members, structure, deliverables, and resource needs, and budget.
• Work with key internal and external partners to define the project problem statement and accurately articulate both the project problem statement and the project needs to colleagues and leadership across the company.
• Help develop and drive strategies to achieve solutions that are attuned to the global business and regulatory landscape.
• Ability and willingness to hold team members at various levels accountable.
• Provide program direction & leadership while crafting a strategic plan
• Reassess, lead, and improve the overall supply-chain compliance and due-diligence processes.
• Collaborate with team members in various functions, such as KLA's supply-chain management, legal and compliance, ESG, and engineering teams
• Navigate ambiguity and motivate change in sophisticated, uncertain, and multifaceted situations
• Provide insights based on market trends and third-party intelligence platforms that will or could impact the direct supply chain in the areas of supply-chain compliance and due diligence, ESG, and geopolitical risk
• Handle and lead executive-level steering committee (LEGO) that is crafted to support KLA's supply-chain activities in the areas of supply-chain compliance and due diligence, legislative, ESG, and geopolitical risk

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Engineering or related major, Master's degree is a plus
• Experience with implementing supply-chain standards, such as through the Responsible Business Alliance, is preferred
• Experience in global strategic sourcing, supply chain responsible sourcing, supply chain compliance initiatives, product end of life (EOL) or related field preferred
• Excellent business insight with demonstrated courage and ability to influence business leaders
• PMP preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Supply-chain compliance or product-compliance experience required
• Excellent business insight with demonstrated courage and ability to influence business leaders
• Experience with business analytics, change management, and communicating difficult concepts to senior leadership
• Ability to travel, as required, up to 20% of time

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.