Supply Chain Specialist

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

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What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

The Supply Chain inventory Analyst plays a critical role in driving supply chain performance across planning, execution, and strategic initiatives. This role operates across multiple areas of the supply chain—including inventory management, supply planning, product lifecycle transitions, and process improvement—depending on business priorities. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.     

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights 
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environments 
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of loosely defined problems and drive them to resolution 
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without authority 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex topics clearly to leadership
• Adjusts quickly to changing business priorities and effectively manages multiple competing demands
• Understands the business impact of supply chain decisions and operational activities
• Analyzes data and identifies trends to support planning and decision-making
• Makes routine operational decisions within established guidelines and processes
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of inventory management principles and their impact on business performance
• Supports cross-functional partners, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Planning, and Operations
• Proactively identifies and escalates supply chain risks, constraints, and potential disruptions
• Clearly communicates issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and drives operational efficiencies
• Takes ownership of assigned workstreams and ensures timely execution of deliverables.
• Experience working with large datasets (Excel required; Power BI, SQL, or similar tools preferred) 
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field 

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years; Or equivalent work experience

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

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. 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.

Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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