Spares Demand 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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing Spares Supply Chain management Field Operations Engineering Product Training and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Spares Demand Planner is responsible for endtoend service parts planning for assigned products ensuring alignment to business objectives for customer service levels inventory optimization and lifecycle support. This role owns the development and execution of spares strategies to meet Fill Rate targets while proactively identifying and mitigating risks across supply demand and product changes.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy the Spares Planner 3 serves as a key crossfunctional partner to Engineering Supply Chain Logistics and Service organizations. The role drives planning decisions through data analysis cross-functional collaboration system expertise and business judgment while leading initiatives that improve service performance cost efficiency and scalability of spares planning processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own spares planning strategy and execution for assigned product families across all lifecycle stages (NPI ramp sustaining and end-of-life). Be the expert of assigned products

• Develop maintain and continuously optimize spares plans to meet Fill Rate targets and customer service commitment. Conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis for deviations to plan

• Monitor and report performance metrics including Fill Rate service levels and planned vs. actual inventory

• Proactively analyze demand signals install base changes and lifecycle events to adjust plans dynamically

• Review and validate system-generated planning recommendations applying subject matter expertise to refine outputs through vetted and approved exceptions. Partner with Business Intelligence Team to incorporate advanced analytics to improve forecasts.

• Provide Root Cause/Corrective Action for Excess & No Demand (E&ND) inventory of assigned spare parts

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Regional Planning Product Support Organization (PSO) Supply Planning Program Managers etc.) to incorporate business/customer/technical insights into demand plan

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as primary point of contact for global stakeholders on part availability supply risks and recovery plans

• Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering Product Support (PSO) Procurement and Logistics to resolve constraints and improve outcomes. Hold accountable owners to quality inputs and give visibility to upstream issues impacting spares planning to management

• Partner with Engineering on:

  • ECOs and design changes

  • FRU BOM and product structure readiness

  • Quality issues impacting demand

• Drive execution of recovery plans ramp readiness strategies and critical part allocation decisions

Program & Process Ownership

• Participate as requested in strategic initiatives that improve service levels reduce excess inventory or enhance planning accuracy

• Support new product introductions with spares readiness and ramp planning strategies

• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes tools and data quality

• Escalate and communicate risks trade-offs and recommendations to leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in service supply chain spares planning or demand/supply planning within a complex product environment

• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable decisions

• Excellent communication skills including executive-level updates and stakeholder alignment

• Experience working with planning systems (e.g. SAP IBP Baxter/Prophet or similar)

• Deep understanding of:

  • Inventory optimization and service level trade-offs

  • Product lifecycle management (NPI through EOL)

  • BOM structures FRU planning or survival curve forecasting

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority

• Experience supporting global operations and working across time zones

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or related field

• 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain demand planning inventory planning or related role

• Demonstrated experience managing supply/demand trade-offs and driving service performance

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel required; SQL / Power BI preferred

• Experience working in cross-functional environments with Engineering Operations and Supply Chain

• Process oriented with proven experience turning big data into meaningful analyses that lead to actionable results for supply chain operations

• Strong data and analytical skills and track record for creating processes to improve business performance

• Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity identify gaps and implement innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency

• Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable plans

• Ability to identify key insights and critical thinking to prioritize and focus on highest value opportunities or biggest risks

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Should enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment

• Self-driven independent yet a strong team player

• Creative innovative and resourceful with a passion for speed agility simplification and proactive action

Minimum Qualifications

Base Pay Range: $72400.00 - $123100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-AZ-Phoenix-KLA

KLAs 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.

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 or at 1- to request accommodation.

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