Planning Supervisor (Front-End)

KLA Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

KLA, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing ecosystems, seeks a Senior Production Planning Leader in Singapore to oversee a high‑performing planning team. You will drive end‑to‑end production plans, align with demand and capacity, and partner with ERP systems (SAP) to ensure data integrity and operational excellence.

You will lead S&OP/IBP processes, define KPIs, and champion continuous improvement across planning and manufacturing flows, enabling successful new product launches and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations in semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing.
• 5+ years of 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 development and execution of short- and long-term production plans.
• Drive end-to-end planning strategy within S&OP/IBP frameworks.
• Establish, standardize, and improve planning processes and systems.
• Provide strategic input to executive leadership through scenario modeling and capacity planning.
• Oversee planning execution within ERP/MRP/MPS systems.
• Lead analysis of demand, capacity, and supply signals to identify gaps 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 and lifecycle transitions.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to mitigate risks.

Skills

Production planning

Leadership

ERP systems

Data analysis

S&OP/IBP

Manufacturing flow

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Data modeling

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and scale a high-performing team of production planners, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence


• Own the development and execution ofshort- and long-term production plans, ensuring alignment to customer demand, capacity constraints, and business objectives


• Driveend-to-end planning strategy, integrating demand, supply, and production plans within S&OP / IBP frameworks


• Establish, standardize, and continuously improveplanning processes, systems, and best practicesacross the organization


• Providestrategic input to executive leadershipthrough scenario modeling, capacity planning, and risk assessments


• Oversee planning execution within ERP and advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP, MRP/MPS), ensuring data integrity and process discipline


• Lead deep analysis ofdemand, capacity, and supply signalsto identify gaps, risks, and optimization opportunities


• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), includingforecast accuracy, inventory turns, cycle time, service levels, and on-time starts, driving accountability and continuous improvement initiatives


• Drive planning readiness and execution fornew product launches (NPI), product ramps, and lifecycle transitions


• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to proactively mitigate risks related tocapacity constraints, material shortages, and supply disruptions


• Support executive reviews, audits, and operational readiness initiatives with data-driven insights and recommendations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)


• 10+ yearsof experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations within a semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environment


• 5+ years of leadership experiencemanaging planning teams in complex, matrixed organizations


• Strong expertise inassembly/test operations and manufacturing flow


• Deep understanding ofMRP, MPS, S&OP / IBP processes, and long lead-time material management


• Proven experience drivingprocess transformation, system optimization, and cross-functional alignment


• Advanced proficiency withERP systems (SAP preferred)and strong analytical capabilities (Excel, data modeling)

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