Strategic Supply Chain Leader – Global Operations

KLA; Ann Arbor Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

KLA is seeking a senior supply chain leader to drive supplier relationships, lead cost reduction, and oversee strategic planning for a global manufacturing base in Michigan. You will partner with manufacturing, design engineering and supply chain to optimize capacity, lead times and risk management.

The role requires 6+ years in supply chain with 2+ years in management, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel, Tableau/Power BI, and SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with 2+ years of management.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier relationships and manage related contracts.
• Drive lead time reduction, cost reduction, and value engineering.
• Analyze supply base capabilities and forecast changes.
• Prepare executive summaries and present to senior management.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to analyze capacity for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

People management

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Excel

Tableau

Power BI

SAP ERP

Ambiguity handling

Independent teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SAP ERP

Job description

KLA is seeking a senior supply chain leader to drive supplier relationships, lead cost reduction, and oversee strategic planning for a global manufacturing base in Michigan. You will partner with manufacturing, design engineering and supply chain to optimize capacity, lead times and risk management.

The role requires 6+ years in supply chain with 2+ years in management, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel, Tableau/Power BI, and SAP ERP.