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KLA's supply chain function supports semiconductor and advanced manufacturing equipment at global scale, covering procurement, logistics, demand planning, and supplier quality. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent across multiple visa categories for supply chain roles, making it a viable target for candidates who need work authorization.
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KLA 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.
Role Overview
The Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for assessing, developing, and driving enterprise strategies to manage risk associated with critical and constrained materials impacted by legislative, environmental, and geopolitical forces. This role combines program leadership with hands‑on stakeholder engagement, translating complex market and supply chain dynamics into actionable strategies, visibility, and decision support for cross‑divisional leadership.
For purposes of this role, Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Metals refer to materials essential to KLA products and operations that face elevated supply risk due to geopolitical, regulatory, environmental, or market constraints.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, requiring strong cross‑functional leadership and influence across a matrixed organization.
Specific Responsibilities and Desired Skills
- Maintain deep expertise in critical minerals and constrained materials markets, continuously synthesizing supply, demand, regulatory, and geopolitical dynamics into concise, executive‑ready insights for leadership.
- Engage externally with suppliers, industry consortia, and relevant third‑party organizations to monitor emerging risks, validate market intelligence, and inform constrained materials strategies.
- Continuously assess enterprise risk across identified and emerging critical minerals and constrained materials, translating findings into standardized dashboards that enable enterprise visibility and informed decision‑making.
- Prepare and present executive‑ready materials for senior leadership forums, including steering committees and executive reviews, to support strategic decisions related to constrained materials risk.
- Perform “where‑used” analysis across global products and supply chains to identify internal exposure and potential points of vulnerability.
- Lead the development and execution of constrained materials strategies informed by market realities, regulatory developments, and geopolitical tensions, ensuring timely and action‑driven risk mitigation.
- Lead complex, cross‑functional projects with rigor and discipline, driving execution, milestones, and accountability to deliver strategic objectives.
- Partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, ESG, and other stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of constrained materials strategies.
- Navigate ambiguity and drive change in complex, uncertain, and rapidly evolving environments.
- Ability to project manage other supply chain risk initiatives on an as needed basis.
- Provide ongoing insights informed by market trends and third‑party intelligence platforms that may impact the supply chain, particularly in areas of geopolitical and emerging legislative risk.
- Hold cross‑functional stakeholders accountable to agreed‑upon program commitments, milestones, and deliverables.
- For projects and initiatives with varying risk profiles, define scope, timelines, team structure, deliverables, resource requirements, and budgets.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Materials Science, Mining, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA or MS) and demonstrated experience in critical minerals, rare earth elements, or constrained materials supply ecosystems strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, engineering, materials science, or related technical teams, with demonstrated exposure to constrained materials or complex, high‑risk supply ecosystems.
- Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, including capacity risk, supplier financial health, geopolitical exposure, supply chain mapping, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience.
- Working knowledge of global regulatory, trade, ESG, and sustainability risk factors impacting complex, multi‑tier supply networks.
- Ability to travel, as the need arises, up to 20% of the time.
- PMP or equivalent program management certification preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree OR 6 years experience with master's degree OR 3 years experience with a PHD; OR equivalent work experience
Base Pay Range
$102,200.00 - $173,700.00 Annually
Primary Location
USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
Company Overview
KLA 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.
Role Overview
The Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for assessing, developing, and driving enterprise strategies to manage risk associated with critical and constrained materials impacted by legislative, environmental, and geopolitical forces. This role combines program leadership with hands‑on stakeholder engagement, translating complex market and supply chain dynamics into actionable strategies, visibility, and decision support for cross‑divisional leadership.
For purposes of this role, Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Metals refer to materials essential to KLA products and operations that face elevated supply risk due to geopolitical, regulatory, environmental, or market constraints.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, requiring strong cross‑functional leadership and influence across a matrixed organization.
Specific Responsibilities and Desired Skills
- Maintain deep expertise in critical minerals and constrained materials markets, continuously synthesizing supply, demand, regulatory, and geopolitical dynamics into concise, executive‑ready insights for leadership.
- Engage externally with suppliers, industry consortia, and relevant third‑party organizations to monitor emerging risks, validate market intelligence, and inform constrained materials strategies.
- Continuously assess enterprise risk across identified and emerging critical minerals and constrained materials, translating findings into standardized dashboards that enable enterprise visibility and informed decision‑making.
- Prepare and present executive‑ready materials for senior leadership forums, including steering committees and executive reviews, to support strategic decisions related to constrained materials risk.
- Perform “where‑used” analysis across global products and supply chains to identify internal exposure and potential points of vulnerability.
- Lead the development and execution of constrained materials strategies informed by market realities, regulatory developments, and geopolitical tensions, ensuring timely and action‑driven risk mitigation.
- Lead complex, cross‑functional projects with rigor and discipline, driving execution, milestones, and accountability to deliver strategic objectives.
- Partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, ESG, and other stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of constrained materials strategies.
- Navigate ambiguity and drive change in complex, uncertain, and rapidly evolving environments.
- Ability to project manage other supply chain risk initiatives on an as needed basis.
- Provide ongoing insights informed by market trends and third‑party intelligence platforms that may impact the supply chain, particularly in areas of geopolitical and emerging legislative risk.
- Hold cross‑functional stakeholders accountable to agreed‑upon program commitments, milestones, and deliverables.
- For projects and initiatives with varying risk profiles, define scope, timelines, team structure, deliverables, resource requirements, and budgets.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Materials Science, Mining, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA or MS) and demonstrated experience in critical minerals, rare earth elements, or constrained materials supply ecosystems strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, engineering, materials science, or related technical teams, with demonstrated exposure to constrained materials or complex, high‑risk supply ecosystems.
- Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, including capacity risk, supplier financial health, geopolitical exposure, supply chain mapping, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience.
- Working knowledge of global regulatory, trade, ESG, and sustainability risk factors impacting complex, multi‑tier supply networks.
- Ability to travel, as the need arises, up to 20% of the time.
- PMP or equivalent program management certification preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree OR 6 years experience with master's degree OR 3 years experience with a PHD; OR equivalent work experience
Base Pay Range
$102,200.00 - $173,700.00 Annually
Primary Location
USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
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Align your credentials with ITAR requirements
KLA manufactures controlled equipment subject to ITAR regulations. Some supply chain roles require export license assessments before an offer is extended, so confirm upfront whether the position is ITAR-restricted and prepare to discuss your citizenship status clearly.
Target roles in procurement and supplier quality
KLA's supply chain headcount skews toward supplier development, commodity management, and global logistics coordination. Focus your applications on these functions, where visa sponsorship has historically been part of the hiring pattern, rather than roles with narrower regulatory or clearance constraints.
Build DOL-ready documentation before your offer stage
For H-1B and PERM-based pathways, the DOL requires prevailing wage determinations tied to your specific job duties and location. Documenting your scope of work, reporting structure, and required qualifications in advance makes the employer's LCA filing faster and reduces back-and-forth after an offer is made.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open KLA supply chain roles
Identifying which open positions explicitly support sponsorship saves time during your search. Migrate Mate lets you filter KLA's supply chain listings by visa type so you can prioritize applications to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Ask about F-1 CPT and OPT paths during early conversations
If you're on an active F-1 visa, KLA has structured internship and co-op pipelines in supply chain that qualify for CPT. Converting a CPT internship into a full-time OPT role is a documented path into sponsored employment here, so raise it with your recruiter rather than waiting for an offer.
Factor H-1B cap timing into your KLA application timeline
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start date. If you're applying to KLA outside that window and aren't cap-exempt, coordinate with your recruiter on whether a TN or another interim status can bridge the gap until the next cap cycle.
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Find Supply Chain at KLA JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does KLA sponsor H-1B visas for Supply Chain roles?
Yes, KLA sponsors H-1B visas for supply chain positions including procurement, logistics, and supplier quality roles. The process involves your employer filing a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, followed by an H-1B petition with USCIS. Some roles may involve ITAR export license assessments before sponsorship can proceed, so clarify this with your recruiter early in the process.
Which visa types does KLA commonly use for Supply Chain hires?
KLA sponsors across several categories for supply chain roles. H-1B is the most common path for full-time hires in specialty occupations like procurement analysis or demand planning. F-1 OPT and CPT apply to students and recent graduates entering through internship pipelines. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying supply chain roles. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM is also available for longer-tenured employees.
How do I apply for Supply Chain jobs at KLA?
KLA posts open supply chain positions on its careers site and through job platforms. Migrate Mate is a practical starting point if you need visa sponsorship, as it filters KLA's listings by visa type so you can identify which roles explicitly support your situation. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect experience in manufacturing environments, supplier management, or procurement systems relevant to semiconductor equipment production.
What qualifications does KLA expect for Supply Chain roles?
Most supply chain positions at KLA require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business, or a related technical field. Roles in supplier quality or commodity management often expect direct experience with manufacturing suppliers, ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and familiarity with quality frameworks such as ISO or APQC. Advanced degrees or certifications like APICS CPIM can strengthen your profile for senior-level positions.
How do I plan my timeline if I need KLA to sponsor my visa?
Timeline depends heavily on your current status. If you're on F-1 OPT, you have up to 12 months of work authorization after graduation, with a potential 24-month STEM extension if your role qualifies. For H-1B, USCIS registration opens each March, and cap-subject approvals take effect October 1. Starting your job search six to nine months before your current authorization expires gives you the most flexibility to align an offer with the filing window.
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