Supply Chain Specialist (Front-End)

Company Overview

JobDescription/Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

• Addressincreasing supply chain complexity and sub-tier dependencies
• Providededicated resources to debottleneck critical suppliers
• Improvesupply assurance during ramp / constrained environments
• Enablefaster issue resolution vs traditional buyer structure
• Buildlonger-term visibility and capability across shared sub-tier suppliers

Key Responsibilities

1. Sub-Tier Supply Chain Management

• Track demand vs. supply acrosscritical sub-tier suppliers (not just direct suppliers)
• Monitor supplier PO placement and fulfillment status downstream
• Validate that sub-tier suppliershave received orders, have capacity, and can deliver on time
• Develop visibility intomulti-tier supply chain constraints and risks

2. Supply Bottleneck Resolution / Debottlenecking

• Identify and prioritizesupply chain bottlenecks impacting key programs
• Lead cross-functional and supplier engagements toremove constraints
• Drive recovery plans for shortages, late deliveries, and capacity issues
• Focus oncritical parts / constrained commodities impacting output

3. Supplier Escalation Ownership

• Act asprimary escalation point for complex supplier and sub-tier issues
• Conduct deep-dive follow-ups across supplier tiers until resolution
• Coordinate escalation across suppliers, sub-suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensuretimely closure of high-impact supply disruptions

4. Strategic Supply Chain Coordination

• Work acrossassigned divisions to align supply priorities
• Identifycommon sub-tier suppliers and consolidation opportunities
• Support development ofshared supply chain capabilities across divisions
• Contribute to longer-term strategy forcross-site / cross-business supply resilience

5. Supply Assurance & Ramp Support

• Supportbusiness ramp and demand surges by ensuring supply readiness
• Partner with planning and procurement teams toalign supply commitments
• Anticipate risks and ensureproactive mitigation plans are in place
• Drivecontinuity planning for critical materials and components

6. Data Tracking & Visibility

• Monitor and manage key supply chain metrics:
  • Suppliers’ commit vs. actual delivery
  • Sub-tier readiness and capacity
  • Shortage / backlog tracking
• Developclear dashboards and reports for leadership visibility
• Provide inputs foroperations, management reviews, and escalation forums

7. Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Identify structural gaps inmulti-tier supply visibility
• Implement processes to enhance tracking ofsub-tier supply risks
• Support development ofplaybooks for supplier escalation and recovery
• Drive long-term improvements insupply chain resilience and response speed

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or supplier management
• Experience inhigh-mix, complex manufacturing environment (e.g., semiconductor, equipment)
• Familiarity with supplier ecosystems and multi-tier supply chains

Key Skills

• Strongproblem-solving and analytical capability (high ambiguity environment)
• Deepsupplier management and escalation handling skills
• Ability to navigatecross-functional and cross-company stakeholders
• Data-driven decision-making (Excel/Power BI / ERP tools)
• Strong communication and influence skills

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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