Supply Chain Rotational Program Jobs in Michigan

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

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for assessing, developing, and driving enterprise strategies to manage risk associated with critical and constrained materials impacted by legislative, environmental, and geopolitical forces. This role combines program leadership with handson stakeholder engagement, translating complex market and supply chain dynamics into actionable strategies, visibility, and decision support for crossdivisional leadership.

For purposes of this role, Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Metals refer to materials essential to KLA products and operations that face elevated supply risk due to geopolitical, regulatory, environmental, or market constraints.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, requiring strong crossfunctional leadership and influence across a matrixed organization.

Specific Responsibilities and Desired Skills

• Maintain deep expertise in critical minerals and constrained materials markets, continuously synthesizing supply, demand, regulatory, and geopolitical dynamics into concise, executiveready insights for leadership.

• Engage externally with suppliers, industry consortia, and relevant thirdparty organizations to monitor emerging risks, validate market intelligence, and inform constrained materials strategies.

• Continuously assess enterprise risk across identified and emerging critical minerals and constrained materials, translating findings into standardized dashboards that enable enterprise visibility and informed decisionmaking.

• Prepare and present executiveready materials for senior leadership forums, including steering committees and executive reviews, to support strategic decisions related to constrained materials risk.

• Perform "whereused" analysis across global products and supply chains to identify internal exposure and potential points of vulnerability.

• Lead the development and execution of constrained materials strategies informed by market realities, regulatory developments, and geopolitical tensions, ensuring timely and actiondriven risk mitigation.

• Lead complex, crossfunctional projects with rigor and discipline, driving execution, milestones, and accountability to deliver strategic objectives.

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, ESG, and other stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of constrained materials strategies.

• Navigate ambiguity and drive change in complex, uncertain, and rapidly evolving environments.

• Ability to project manage other supply chain risk initiatives on an as needed basis

• Provide ongoing insights informed by market trends and thirdparty intelligence platforms that may impact the supply chain, particularly in areas of geopolitical and emerging legislative risk.

• Hold crossfunctional stakeholders accountable to agreedupon program commitments, milestones, and deliverables.

• For projects and initiatives with varying risk profiles, define scope, timelines, team structure, deliverables, resource requirements, and budgets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Materials Science, Mining, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA or MS) and demonstrated experience in critical minerals, rare earth elements, or constrained materials supply ecosystems strongly preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, engineering, materials science, or related technical teams, with demonstrated exposure to constrained materials or complex, highrisk supply ecosystems.

• Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, including capacity risk, supplier financial health, geopolitical exposure, supply chain mapping, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience.

• Working knowledge of global regulatory, trade, ESG, and sustainability risk factors impacting complex, multitier supply networks.

• Ability to travel, as the need arises, up to 20% of the time.

• PMP or equivalent program management certification preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree OR 6 years experience with master's degree OR 3 years experience with a PHD; OR equivalent work experience

Base Pay Range: $102,200.00 - $173,700.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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 at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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