Buyer/Planner at KLA

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MRP System, Re-order Point System, Negotiations, Lead Time Reduction, PO Execution, Supplier Management, Inventory Management, Excess Inventory Minimization, MRB Execution, RTV Execution, Safety Stock Review, MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, SAP, BOM

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

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 Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system Review and analyze planning report to ensure timely materials availability for production Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program. Ensure timely PO execution and address supplier’s quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects. Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected. Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed. Drive to improve inventory turns by having quick execution on MRB and quick returns on RTV. Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent 2- 5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system is highly desirable Experience in low-volume high-mix Manufacturing environment is a plus Basic understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) will be advantageous 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 Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. Now hiring curious minds who want to learn even more. Explore KLA at www.kla.com/careers 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. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Responsibilities

The Buyer/Planner will purchase direct materials, components, and equipment driven by planning systems, focusing on timely material availability for production. Key duties include driving gross margin improvements through supplier negotiations and reducing material lead times.