Supply Chain / Material Planner

KLA; Jena; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Senior Supply Chain / Material Planner to own end-to-end material planning for tools and components. You will steer the supply, set priorities across builds, allocate scarce material and drive recovery plans in a global, cross‑functional environment.

You will lead inventory strategies, collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Engineering, and mentor junior planners while delivering on-time delivery and cost‑effective resolution of supply risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering.
• 8+ years' global supply chain planning experience (6+ with master's).
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Fluent English with global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Steer end-to-end parts flow for Tools and components.
• Define planning methods and escalation paths across sites.
• Act as cross-functional interface with global stakeholders.
• Lead alignment with Planning, Purchasing, MS, and Logistics.
• Direct requirements and priorities with Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Coordinate cross-site recovery and urgent‑need situations.
• Own inventory planning: stocking, safety stock, reorder parameters.
• Produce KPIs/reports with Excel/BI and present to management.
• Drive continuous process improvements for efficiency.
• Mentor junior planners and guide the planning community.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

English

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Role Overview

Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain / Material Planner to take end-to-end ownership of the material supply for our new tools and components. This is an advanced professional role: the Planner does not merely monitor the supply situation but steers it, setting priorities across competing builds, allocating scarce material, and committing the organization to recovery plans. The Planner is the central control point for urgent needs and holds the mandate to direct end-to-end execution across planning, logistics, manufacturing, and supply teams to secure Tools OTD and minimize lost output. The role works on complex supply issues that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, and it selects the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria by which those issues are resolved. Decisions taken here have direct and visible impact on build schedules and delivery commitments, which demands sound judgment under incomplete information and the standing to align senior stakeholders across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Steer the end-to-end parts flow for Tools and components build: set priorities, release and reallocate material, and take expediting decisions for urgent needs
• Define the planning methods, escalation paths, and evaluation criteria applied in the area, and establish them as the working standard across sites
• Act as the decision‑making interface in a cross‑functional, global environment, building and maintaining key contacts beyond the own area of expertise
• Lead the operational alignment with Planning, Purchasing, MS, and Logistics, resolve escalations, and hold the teams accountable to agreed recovery plans
• Direct requirements, priorities, technical changes, and build readiness together with the Manufacturing and Engineering teams
• Coordinate the activities of other planners in urgent‑need situations and act as lead for cross‑site recovery efforts
• Own effective inventory planning for the assigned material scope: set and maintain stocking policies, safety stock and reorder parameters, balance availability against inventory value and excess/obsolescence risk, and drive inventory turns in line with the agreed targets
• Own the KPI and supply chain reporting to management using Excel and BI tools, translate the findings into corrective actions, and represent supply risk positions in management reviews
• Translate company operations objectives into concrete supply strategies, and drive continuous process improvements that raise efficiency, responsiveness, and cost effectiveness
• Mentor and guide less experienced planners, and act as the escalation reference within the planning community

Minimum Qualifications

• A completed qualification at bachelor level (EQF level 6) or above — for example in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management and Engineering, or an equivalent advanced professional qualification
• Wide‑range professional experience in supply chain planning or operations, typically 8+ years with a bachelor‑level qualification or 6+ years with a master's degree, gained in a global or cross-regional environment; experience in a capital equipment company is preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel and MS Office
• High proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple disciplines in parallel
• Proven ability to multitask and operate effectively under pressure
• Willingness to undertake intensive, hands‑on operational work
• Proven decision‑making strength: the ability to decide independently on incomplete information, to select the appropriate methods and evaluation criteria, and to defend those decisions with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience guiding or coordinating the work of other professionals without formal disciplinary responsibility

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.