Supply Chain Specialist

About the Role

Supply Chain Specialist plays a critical role in driving supply chain performance across planning, execution, and strategic initiatives. The role covers inventory management, supply planning, product lifecycle transitions, and process improvement, depending on business priorities.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced, and evolving environments.
• Takes ownership of loosely defined problems and drives them to resolution.
• Work cross‑functionally and influence stakeholders without authority.
• Strong communication skills; present complex topics clearly to leadership.
• Adjust quickly to changing business priorities and effectively manage multiple competing demands.
• Understand the business impact of supply chain decisions and operational activities.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and support planning and decision‑making.
• Make routine operational decisions within established guidelines and processes.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of inventory management principles and their impact on business performance.
• Support cross‑functional partners, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Planning, and Operations.
• Proactively identify and escalates supply chain risks, constraints, and potential disruptions.
• Communicate issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
• Takes ownership of assigned work streams and ensures timely execution of deliverables.

• Experience working with large datasets (Excel required; Power BI, SQL, or similar tools preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Optional:
  Master’s level degree and 0 years related work experience; or Bachelor’s level degree and related work experience of 2 years.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced, and evolving environments.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of loosely defined problems and drive them to resolution.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence stakeholders without authority.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex topics clearly to leadership.
• Adjusts quickly to changing business priorities and effectively manages multiple competing demands.
• Understands business impact of supply chain decisions and operational activities.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles.
• Experience in a dynamic environment with a track record of delivering results.

Base Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $ annually.
Primary

Location:

USA - MI - Ann Arbor (KLA)

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• Financial planning benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Family care and bonding leave.

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.