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 material planning and purchasing activities, ensuring material availability and optimizing inventory levels while effectively coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders. Proficient in analyzing demand and supply signals to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Material PlanningPurchasing ActivitiesERP SystemsInventory OptimizationSupply Chain Coordination

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Hard Skills

Material Availability ManagementDemand AnalysisSupply Risk ManagementOpen Order MonitoringDelivery Schedule ManagementInventory Level ManagementPlanning Data MaintenanceProcess ImprovementQuality Issue ResolutionDelivery Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPlanning Systems

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementOperational ReviewsMaterial Constraints

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 appropriate 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 and communicate material risks, recovery plans, and supply impacts to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Level Degree
0 years related work experience
Experience or ability to execute material planning and purchasing activities
Ability to manage material availability, open orders, delivery schedules, inventory levels, and supply risks
Ability to analyze demand and supply signals
Ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ability to execute purchasing and planning transactions within ERP and planning systems
Ability to identify and help resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues
Ability to maintain accurate planning data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
401(K) with 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
Performance incentive programs may be available