Spares Planner

KLA; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor solutions provider in Newport is seeking an experienced Spare Parts Planner responsible for managing service parts inventory and ensuring timely delivery for semiconductor equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning experience, skills in Excel, and a proactive approach to managing stock levels. KLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and a global bonus plan.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar planning role.
• Bachelor's degree desirable but not essential.
• Adaptability to change and able to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing the inventory and supply chain of service parts.
• Forecasting demand and managing spare parts planning.
• Coordinating global operations for timely delivery of parts.

Skills

Experience in planning roles

Proficiency in Excel

Strong interpersonal skills

Multitasking capabilities

Adaptability

Education

A-level

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End‑market applications include micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which 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, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. 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.

Group/Division

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Purpose of the role

Spares planners are responsible for planning and managing Spare Parts for customers and contracts across KLA global network for SPTS semiconductor tools in the field. Managing Global inventory, reviewing and adjusting stocking levels according to demand and customer contract needs.

Hybrid role

- 3 days in office following initial onsite training period

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Managing the inventory and supply chain of service parts for semiconductor equipment
• Forecasting demand and manage spare parts planning activities to ensure optimal stock level
• Coordinating with global operations to ensure timely delivery of parts.
• Analysing data to identify trends and improve inventory management processes.
• Daily checking of due dates of parts for Field Service Orders, Customer Sales Order and Safety Stock for local depots in Countries and Regions globally.
• Working in a cross functional environment with multiple organisations (both local and global)
• Working in collaboration with other departments in the organisation such as manufacturing, finance, engineering, purchasingetc.
• Regularly tracking, following up, and analysing Global Service Supply Planning KPIs using Excel and BI tools.
• Presenting status updates internally to wider team

Equal opportunity and candidate requirements

• Proven experience working in a similar planning role
• A Bachelors degree is desirable but not essential
• Proficiency and experience in Excel and MS Office - SAP is preferable
• Adaptability to change and able to prioritise workload
• Strong interpersonal skills
• An ability to multitask and work across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
• Willingness to undertake extensive work

Minimal travel will be involved with this role typically once per year

What we will offer you?

KLA’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 and life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

A-level

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