Spares Demand Planner

KLA

Entry-level role supporting spares demand planning activities for assigned product areas at KLA. Learning KLA planning processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams for inventory decisions.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,600 - $77,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis, with a solid understanding of supply chain and inventory planning concepts. Capable of collaborating in cross-functional teams while effectively managing priorities and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalysisInventory PlanningMicrosoft ExcelERP Systems

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsDemand PlanningOperations ConceptsRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

SAPPower BITableauSQLPython

Industry Keywords

Spares PlanningProduct LifecycleService LevelsBills of MaterialService Parts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support spares planning for assigned products or part groups
Review demand, inventory, and planning data to help maintain appropriate spare parts availability
Monitor basic performance metrics such as fill rate, service levels, and inventory position
Conduct root cause analysis to drive the appropriate corrective actions
Work with Regional Planning, Product Support, Supply Planning, Procurement, and other teams to gather inputs for the demand plan
Learn product lifecycle concepts, spares planning fundamentals, and KLA planning systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Level Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Operations, or a related field
Coursework, internship, project, or early career experience in supply chain, operations, engineering, business analytics, data analysis, or a related area
Basic understanding of supply chain, demand planning, inventory planning, or operations concepts
Strong analytical skills and interest in working with data to solve business problems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Exposure to ERP, planning, reporting, or data visualization tools such as SAP, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar tools is a plus
Ability to organize information, manage priorities, and follow through on assigned tasks
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work in a cross-functional team environment
Basic understanding of inventory planning, service levels, product lifecycle, bills of material, or service parts concepts is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and 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 and paid company holidays
family care and bonding leave