KLA Corporation

KLA Corporation

Spares Demand Planner

USA-AZ-Phoenix-KLA

Sponsorship not specified$72k-$123kDetected 2 days ago
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About the role

  • Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
  • No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us.

Responsibilities

  • Own spares planning strategy and execution for assigned product families across all lifecycle stages (NPI, ramp, sustaining, and end-of-life). Be the expert of assigned products
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize spares plans to meet Fill Rate targets and customer service commitment. Conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis for deviations to plan
  • Review and validate system-generated planning recommendations, applying subject matter expertise to refine outputs through vetted and approved exceptions. Partner with Business Intelligence Team to incorporate advanced analytics to improve forecasts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Regional Planning, Product Support Organization (PSO), Supply Planning, Program Managers, etc.) to incorporate business/customer/technical insights into demand plan
  • Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Product Support (PSO), Procurement, and Logistics to resolve constraints and improve outcomes.
  • Partner with Engineering on:
  • Drive execution of recovery plans, ramp readiness strategies, and critical part allocation decisions
  • Support new product introductions with spares readiness and ramp planning strategies

Requirements

  • 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree
  • or 3 years experience with a Master's degree

Nice to have

  • Strong expertise in service supply chain, spares planning, or demand/supply planning within a complex product environment
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable decisions
  • Excellent communication skills, including executive-level updates and stakeholder alignment
  • Experience working with planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP, Baxter/Prophet, or similar)
  • Deep understanding of:
  • Inventory optimization and service level trade-offs
  • Product lifecycle management (NPI through EOL)
  • BOM structures, FRU planning, or survival curve forecasting

Skills

  • ECOs and design changes
  • FRU BOM and product structure readiness
  • Quality issues impacting demand
  • Participate as requested in strategic initiatives that improve service levels, reduce excess inventory, or enhance planning accuracy
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and data quality
  • Escalate and communicate risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to leadership
  • Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies.

Compensation

  • $72,400.00 - $123,100.00 Annually
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
  • Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.

Company info

  • We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.

Equal opportunity

  • KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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