Company OverviewKLA 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
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about ensuring the resilience of supply chains? As the Supply Chain Resilience Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the KLA Resilience program's supply chain projects and initiatives. Based in Ann Arbor, you'll report to the Supply Chain Sustainability Team under Strategic Supplier Management and coordinate directly with the Global Resilience Director and KLA Resilience Team.. Your efforts will help ensure that our supply chain remains robust and responsive to any disruptions.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement supply chain resilience projects and initiatives to support KLA's resilience and business continuity program.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure compliance with resilience standards and best practices.
Manage supplier resilience risk assessment review and mitigation coordination with the SSM team, Resilience Program, and Category Managers.
Collaborate with the strategic supplier management team to identify and mitigate resilience risks within the supply chain.
Audit identified suppliers BCP's as needed. Organize tabletop exercises with suppliers to simulate disruption scenarios and test their BCPs. Support business continuity (BC) program activities to incorporate supplier / supply chain information into broader resilience and business continuity plans.
Monitor and analyze supply chain performance and manage supply chain risk register to identify potential vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
Identify mitigation options / alternative sourcing channels and evaluate regional risk factors to ensure continuity even in the event of supplier impact.
Provide support during supply chain disruptions to ensure timely recovery and continuity of operations.
Post-Incident Review: Conduct reviews after incidents within the Identified Suppliers to evaluate the effectiveness of their plan & response.
Continuous Improvement: Willingness to assess situation and make necessary adjustments to plans and strategies internally & propose externally.
Liaise with various departments to ensure alignment with the overall Resilience program (business continuity, trade compliance, regulatory compliance, etc.).
Drive the 2025 pilot project by determining the approach and risk appetite, coordinating with suppliers to assess resilience risk, and selecting key suppliers to pilot resilience risk projects.
Develop and implement supply chain resilience projects and initiatives to support KLA's resilience and business continuity program.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure compliance with resilience standards and best practices.
Manage supplier resilience risk assessment review and mitigation coordination with the SSM team, Resilience Program, and Category Managers.
Collaborate with the strategic supplier management team to identify and mitigate resilience risks within the supply chain.
Audit identified suppliers BCP's as needed. Organize tabletop exercises with suppliers to simulate disruption scenarios and test their BCPs. Support business continuity (BC) program activities to incorporate supplier / supply chain information into broader resilience and business continuity plans.
Monitor and analyze supply chain performance and manage supply chain risk register to identify potential vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
Identify mitigation options / alternative sourcing channels and evaluate regional risk factors to ensure continuity even in the event of supplier impact.
Provide support during supply chain disruptions to ensure timely recovery and continuity of operations.
Post-Incident Review: Conduct reviews after incidents within the Identified Suppliers to evaluate the effectiveness of their plan & response.
Continuous Improvement: Willingness to assess situation and make necessary adjustments to plans and strategies internally & propose externally.
Liaise with various departments to ensure alignment with the overall Resilience program (business continuity, trade compliance, regulatory compliance, etc.).
Drive the 2025 pilot project by determining the approach and risk appetite, coordinating with suppliers to assess resilience risk, and selecting key suppliers to pilot resilience risk projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or resilience programs.
Operations experience in the fields of supply chain (supply and material planning, supply chain management, and supplier management), supply... For full info follow application link.
KLA-Tencor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
