Buyer/Planner

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Responsible for the production planning/co-ordination, shop scheduling and dispatching
• Support and review to ensure timely materials for production & production planning based on customers’ orders
• Works closely with master scheduler, manufacturing, purchasing and warehouse/logistics groups to ensure on-time receipt, delivery of materials and finished goods shipments
• Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system
• Plans for production which includes releasing of work orders and ensuring on-time delivery of shipments based on customer requirements
• Monitors and co-ordinates on material shortages, expediting and ensuring material availability to support production plan
• Drives and minimize excess and obsolescence inventory
• Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance
• Work closely with production to ensure customer request date are met which aligned with cycle time set in the system
• Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program.
• Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery
• Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores
• Assists in developing, maintaining and improving existing processes, procedures and key performance metrics
• With understanding of MRP logic which related to system workorder and material positioning
• Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.
• Willing to take up ad hoc task assigned by supervisor
• Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.
• Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 1 years related industry experience in production planning and buying experience
• Proficient in MS Excel, Macros, Word, Outlook, BI and experience in SAP system is highly desirable
• Willing to learn
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of supply chain and materials flow concepts
• Experience in low volume high mix and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience in developing and improving existing processes and procedures

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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