Supply Chain Specialist

KLA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Michigan to drive performance across planning, execution, and strategic initiatives. The role covers inventory management, supply planning, product lifecycle transitions, and process improvement to reduce disruption and cost.

The ideal candidate analyzes data, collaborates with engineering, operations, and procurement, and contributes to lifecycle activities while implementing scalable improvements and effective reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 0 years related work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities related to inventory, supply continuity, and cost exposure.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product planning, operations, and procurement teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Contribute to product lifecycle and transition activities while minimizing supply disruption and financial impact.
• Develop and maintain models, tools, and reporting to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain scalability and efficiency.
• Support strategic projects, pilots, and business transformation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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.

Group/Division

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Supply Chain Specialist plays a critical role in driving supply chain performance across planning, execution, and strategic initiatives. This role operates across multiple areas of the supply chain, including inventory management, supply planning, product lifecycle transitions, and process improvement, depending on business priorities. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to influence cross‑functional stakeholders to drive outcomes in a fast‑paced environmentSupport end-to-end supply chain initiatives, including planning, execution, and continuous improvement.

• Analyze supply chain data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities related to inventory, supply continuity, and cost exposure.

• Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, product planning, operations, and procurement teams to drive alignment and execution.

• Contribute to product lifecycle and transition activities while minimizing supply disruption and financial impact.

• Develop and maintain models, tools, and reporting to improve visibility and decision‑making.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain scalability and efficiency.

• Support strategic projects, pilots, and business transformation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Base Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $107,100.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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