Buyer/Planner

KLA

. Manage material availability for assigned parts and product lines to support customer and business requirements .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,600 - $66,867 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing material availability, monitoring inventory levels, and executing purchasing transactions within ERP systems. Strong ability to analyze demand and supply signals while effectively communicating material risks and recovery plans to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Material Availability ManagementInventory MonitoringDemand And Supply AnalysisERP And Planning Systems ExecutionStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Material Availability ManagementDemand And Supply AnalysisInventory MonitoringPurchasing TransactionsPlanning Transactions

Soft Skills

CoordinationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPlanning Systems

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementInventory OptimizationOperational ReviewsMaterial ConstraintsSupply Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage material availability for assigned parts and product lines to support customer and business requirements
Monitor open orders, delivery schedules, inventory levels, and supply risks
Analyze demand and supply signals and take actions to prevent shortages or excess inventory
Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material constraints and delivery issues
Support inventory optimization by balancing customer service, inventory investment, and supply continuity
Execute purchasing and planning transactions within ERP and planning systems
Identify, escalate, and help resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues
Maintain accurate planning data and support continuous process improvement initiatives
Participate in operational reviews
Communicate material risks, recovery plans, and supply impacts to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Level Degree
0 years related work experience
Ability to manage material availability for assigned parts and product lines
Ability to monitor open orders, delivery schedules, inventory levels, and supply risks
Ability to analyze demand and supply signals
Ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Experience or ability to execute purchasing and planning transactions within ERP and planning systems
Ability to identify and escalate supply, quality, and delivery issues
Ability to maintain accurate planning data
Ability to communicate material risks, recovery plans, and supply impacts to stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
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
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities