Production 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

This candidate is expected to work across multiple cross-functional teams, Manufacturing, Supply chain, and Engineering teams to achieve both tactical and strategic goals.  Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production process and drives to resolution and closure of a wide range of issues.

• Partner with manufacturing to perform capacity analysis to support what-if scenarios, forecast changes, planning for production growth, and growth in spares business to support worldwide install base of tools

• Collaborate with key partners (purchasing and engineering) to ensure Engineering Change Orders are communicated to and implemented in manufacturing in an efficient and timely way

• Understands and maintains critical path of BOMs in area of responsibility and drives engineering to maintain BOM alignment to manufacturing process

• Attends and actively participates in manufacturing production status meetings, On-Time-Starts meetings, and all other required meetings

• Open, manage, and close work orders timely to ensure correct factory cost absorption

• Identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by reconciling material availability against manufacturing capacity and production plan targets.  Develop and drive mitigation plans as necessary 

• Escalate where and when necessary to management

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle count activity and promptly resolve variations through reconciliation activity

• Engage manufacturing teams and key stakeholders in the continuous improvement process to ensure assigned projects are identified, prioritized, and executed to ensure success

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience (low volume high mix preferred) and having supported New Product Introduction and sustaining manufacturing

• Strong presentation and clear communication abilities.

• Preferred SAP experience

• Articulates thoughts, concepts, and ideas concisely in both formal and informal situations

• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, understanding of VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, tables, chart reporting, and data sorting

• Strong proficiency in organizational and time-management skills

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrates adaptability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

• Motivated: enthusiastic; strives for excellence; continually seeks to improve self and company; ability and strong desire to grow with the company

• Ability to support, participate, and simultaneously drive multiple tasks and projects successfully

• APICS certification a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years;OR equivalent work experience

Base Pay Range: $90,500.00 - $153,900.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

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 bon