Senior Front-End Planning Supervisor

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

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