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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.

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

This entry-level role supports spares demand planning activities for assigned product areas. The planner will learn KLA planning processes, use data to support inventory decisions, and work with cross-functional teams to help ensure the right parts are available to support customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Support spares planning for assigned products or part groups.
• Review demand, inventory, and planning data to help maintain appropriate spare parts availability.
• Monitor basic performance metrics such as fill rate, service levels, and inventory position. Conduct root cause analysis to drive the appropriate corrective actions.
• Work with Regional Planning, Product Support, Supply Planning, Procurement, and other teams to gather inputs for the demand plan.
• Learn product lifecycle concepts, spares planning fundamentals, and KLA planning systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework, internship, project, or early career experience in supply chain, operations, engineering, business analytics, data analysis, or a related area.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, demand planning, inventory planning, or operations concepts.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in working with data to solve business problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to ERP, planning, reporting, or data visualization tools such as SAP, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar tools is a plus.
• Ability to organize information, manage priorities, and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Basic understanding of inventory planning, service levels, product lifecycle, bills of material, or service parts concepts is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Operations, or a related field. New college graduates and candidates with internship, co-op, academic project, or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.

Base Pay Range: $45,600.00 - $77,500.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-AZ-Chandler-KLAKLA'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.

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 attalent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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