Production Planner (Front-End)

KLA-Belgium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Production Planner for its Singapore site. You will plan production, release work orders, and coordinate with purchasing and logistics to ensure on-time delivery of materials and finished goods.

You will monitor shortages, support spares planning, and drive efficiency across the materials flow. The role requires a technical degree and at least 2 years in manufacturing or production planning, with SAP PP experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in technical field or business/supply chain.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/production planning.
• Knowledge of work order management and bill of materials.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP PP module, and supply chain concepts.
• Experience in low volume high mix production is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team player; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan production and release work orders to meet delivery dates.
• Coordinate with purchasing and logistics for on-time material receipt and shipping.
• Monitor material shortages and expedite to support production plan.
• Manage spares planning and timely delivery to distribution centres.
• Improve processes and KPIs related to production planning and materials flow.
• Minimize excess and obsolescence inventory and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain management

Production planning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma or equivalent in Technical Engineering / Business / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP PP module

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 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans for production which includes releasing of work orders and ensuring on-time delivery of shipments based on customer requirements
• Works closely with purchasing and warehouse/logistics groups to ensure on-time receipt, delivery of materials and finished goods shipments
• Monitors and co-ordinates on material shortages, expediting and ensuring material availability to support production plan
• Manages spares planning support and ensure timely delivery of spares to distribution centre
• Drives spares repair material planning and optimize the materials needed to support the spares replenishment program
• Drives and minimize excess and obsolescence inventory
• Assists in developing, maintaining and improving existing processes, procedures and key performance metrics

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma or equivalent in Technical Engineering / Business / Supply Chain
• Minimum 2 years related industry experience in manufacturing, production planning
• Require knowledge in work order management and understanding of Bill of Material
• Proficient in an ERP system, preferably SAP system (PP module) with good knowledge of supply chain, materials flow concepts and production planning reporting/metrics
• Experience in low volume high mix (preferably equipment manufacturing) and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, self-driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and to work with a variety of offshore locations

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.