Strategic Materials Planner & Buyer – On-Time Delivery

KLA Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Corporation is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate scheduling and materials flow to meet customer orders. The role requires collaboration with master schedulers, manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics to ensure timely shipments and optimized inventory levels.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year in production planning or buying, with strong Excel and analytical skills. Experience with SAP is highly desirable, and a willingness to learn is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and at least 1 year in production planning & buying.
• Proficient in MS Excel; SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of supply chain concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan production and coordinate scheduling to meet customer orders.
• Coordinate with master scheduler, manufacturing, purchasing and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage material requirements, lead times, and supplier communications to minimize shortages and obsolescence.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to reduce costs and improve margins.
• Review ECN/ECO changes to avoid production disruption.
• Support process improvements and KPI tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong Excel skills

Supply chain concepts

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Macros

Word

Outlook

BI

Job description

KLA Corporation is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate scheduling and materials flow to meet customer orders. The role requires collaboration with master schedulers, manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics to ensure timely shipments and optimized inventory levels.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year in production planning or buying, with strong Excel and analytical skills. Experience with SAP is highly desirable, and a willingness to learn is essential.