Production 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 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 Job Description Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering through the production cycle Ensures non-conformances or variances are approved and/ or minimized. Track shortages and run shortage meetings with procurement team. Identifying critical part shortages that will jeopardize ship schedule Responsible for maintaining bill of materials, ensuring bill of material supports efficient material flow and is aligned with assembly process Understands and maintains critical path of BOMs in area of responsibility and drives engineering to maintain BOM alignment to manufacturing process Understands manufacturing capacity and allocate as required to meet build plan commitments Identify and resolve problems relating cycle count variances Attend production meeting as well as Ship rev meetings etc Collaborate with key partners (purchasing and engineering) to ensure Engineering Change Orders are communicated and implemented in manufacturing in an efficient and timely way Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years Proficient in Excel, Data analysis, ERP system; preferable SAP. Detail oriented, process driven, highly collaborative, committed to accuracy. Ability to manage priorities and work in a fast-paced technical manufacturing environment. Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles 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 to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.