Spares Supply Planner

KLA • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

KLA Ann Arbor seeks a creative and driven professional for the role of Spares Supply Planner responsible for spares supply planning. The goal of the Spares Supply Planner is to plan supply that will satisfy the demand forecast in the most effective and efficient way possible. The Supply Planner must have the ability to analyze the chain from upstream to downstream and formulate solutions for both short- and long-term supply chain planning objectives. The Spares Supply Planner works cross-functionally with product planners, buyers, engineering, internal factories and external suppliers to find opportunities for supply chain improvements with the goal of increased agility, while optimizing inventory, and improving customer experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, formulas, chart creation, and presentation of data). Working knowledge of PowerBI helpful.
• Experience using an MRP planning system (preferably SAP or Baxter).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Process oriented, results driven, and focused on continuous improvements.
• Candidate must be self-driven, independent, yet a strong team player.
• Creative, innovative and resourceful with a passion for speed, agility, simplification and proactive action.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative efforts with Product Planners and Buyers to resolve inventory and supply constraints for assigned product networks.
• Ownership of escalation plans to return critical supply to a healthy level. May include report outs to senior management in various forums.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve chronic issues with suppliers such as lead time variances, fill rates, data quality.
• Work to optimize KLA’s planning systems to respond to supplier variances.
• Weekly analysis and release of suggested new buy orders from the Baxter planning system.
• Utilize the Baxter planning system and other analytical tools to review inventory projections and the supply-demand picture to prevent potential shortages or excessive inventory.
• Execute a structured problem-solving methodology and ensure clear communication to stakeholders on constraints, root causes, and necessary actions.
• Proactively manage short- and long-term supply plans, ensuring service level commitments are met. These plans involve but are not limited to end of life, obsolescence, and part transition management.
• Chair weekly critical parts review meetings and work issues to closure.
• Participate in development of analytics to predict future risks, increase accuracy in supply planning, and provide insight for executive decision making for spare parts.
• Ensure adherence to company supply chain management standard methodologies, policies, procedures and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• KLA’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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees