Front-End Planning Leader (Semiconductors)

KLA-Belgium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Inclusive environment

Job summary

KLA is seeking a senior Production Planning leader to oversee a high-performing team in semiconductor manufacturing. You will own short- and long-term production plans, align demand with capacity, and drive end-to-end planning within S&OP/IBP frameworks.

You will guide process improvements, analyze capacity and supply signals, and partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to mitigate risks. A strong ERP/SAP background and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years in production planning, supply chain, or operations within a semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leadership experience managing planning teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong expertise in assembly/test operations and manufacturing flow.
• Deep understanding of MRP, MPS, S&OP / IBP processes, and long lead-time material management.
• Proven experience driving process transformation, system optimization, and cross-functional alignment.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong analytical capabilities (Excel, data modeling).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and scale a high-performing team of production planners.
• Own the development and execution of short- and long-term production plans, ensuring alignment to customer demand, capacity constraints, and business objectives.
• Drive end-to-end planning strategy, integrating demand, supply, and production plans within S&OP / IBP frameworks.
• Establish, standardize, and continuously improve planning processes, systems, and best practices across the organization.
• Provide strategic input to executive leadership through scenario modeling, capacity planning, and risk assessments.
• Oversee planning execution within ERP and advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP, MRP/MPS).
• Lead deep analysis of demand, capacity, and supply signals to identify gaps, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Define and monitor KPIs, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, cycle time, service levels, and on-time starts.
• Drive planning readiness and execution for new product launches (NPI), product ramps, and lifecycle transitions.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to mitigate risks related to capacity constraints, material shortages, and supply disruptions.
• Support executive reviews, audits, and operational readiness initiatives with data-driven insights.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel / data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

KLA is seeking a senior Production Planning leader to oversee a high-performing team in semiconductor manufacturing. You will own short- and long-term production plans, align demand with capacity, and drive end-to-end planning within S&OP/IBP frameworks.

You will guide process improvements, analyze capacity and supply signals, and partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to mitigate risks. A strong ERP/SAP background and leadership experience are essential.