Director Of Demand Generation Jobs in Michigan
Director Of Demand Generation jobs in Michigan concentrate in B2B technology, automotive services, healthcare IT, and financial services, with the strongest demand in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor. Established employers like Rocket Companies, Consumers Energy, and Stryker maintain director-level marketing leadership roles in the state. The most sought-after specialties include pipeline acceleration, account-based marketing programs, and marketing operations tied to enterprise sales cycles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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.
Group/Division
The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
The Spares Demand Planner is responsible for end-to-end service parts planning for assigned products, ensuring alignment to business objectives for customer service levels, inventory optimization, and lifecycle support. This role owns the development and execution of spares strategies to meet Fill Rate targets, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks across supply, demand, and product changes.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Spares Planner 3 serves as a key cross-functional partner to Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Service organizations. The role drives planning decisions through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, system expertise, and business judgment, while leading initiatives that improve service performance, cost efficiency, and scalability of spares planning processes.
Core Responsibilities:
- Own spares planning strategy and execution for assigned product families across all lifecycle stages (NPI, ramp, sustaining, and end-of-life). Be the expert of assigned products
- Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize spares plans to meet Fill Rate targets and customer service commitment. Conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis for deviations to plan
- Monitor and report performance metrics including Fill Rate, service levels, and planned vs. actual inventory
- Proactively analyze demand signals, install base changes, and lifecycle events to adjust plans dynamically
- Review and validate system-generated planning recommendations, applying subject matter expertise to refine outputs through vetted and approved exceptions. Partner with Business Intelligence Team to incorporate advanced analytics to improve forecasts.
- Provide Root Cause/Corrective Action for Excess & No Demand (E&ND) inventory of assigned spare parts
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Regional Planning, Product Support Organization (PSO), Supply Planning, Program Managers, etc.) to incorporate business/customer/technical insights into demand plan
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as primary point of contact for global stakeholders on part availability, supply risks, and recovery plans
- Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Product Support (PSO), Procurement, and Logistics to resolve constraints and improve outcomes. Hold accountable owners to quality inputs and give visibility to upstream issues impacting spares planning to management
- Partner with Engineering on:
- ECOs and design changes
- FRU BOM and product structure readiness
- Quality issues impacting demand
- Drive execution of recovery plans, ramp readiness strategies, and critical part allocation decisions
Program & Process Ownership
- Participate as requested in strategic initiatives that improve service levels, reduce excess inventory, or enhance planning accuracy
- Support new product introductions with spares readiness and ramp planning strategies
- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and data quality
- Escalate and communicate risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong expertise in service supply chain, spares planning, or demand/supply planning within a complex product environment
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable decisions
- Excellent communication skills, including executive-level updates and stakeholder alignment
- Experience working with planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP, Baxter/Prophet, or similar)
- Deep understanding of:
- Inventory optimization and service level trade-offs
- Product lifecycle management (NPI through EOL)
- BOM structures, FRU planning, or survival curve forecasting
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority
- Experience supporting global operations and working across time zones
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory planning, or related role
- Demonstrated experience managing supply/demand trade-offs and driving service performance
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel required; SQL / Power BI preferred)
- Experience working in cross-functional environments with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
- Process oriented with proven experience turning big data into meaningful analyses that lead to actionable results for supply chain operations
- Strong data and analytical skills and track record for creating processes to improve business performance
- Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, identify gaps, and implement innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency
- Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable plans
- Ability to identify key insights and critical thinking to prioritize and focus on highest value opportunities or biggest risks
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Should enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment
- Self-driven, independent, yet a strong team player
- Creative, innovative, and resourceful with a passion for speed, agility, simplification, and proactive action
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years experience with a Master's degree; or equivalent experience
Base Pay Range: $77,800.00 - $132,300.00 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.
Group/Division
The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
The Spares Demand Planner is responsible for end-to-end service parts planning for assigned products, ensuring alignment to business objectives for customer service levels, inventory optimization, and lifecycle support. This role owns the development and execution of spares strategies to meet Fill Rate targets, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks across supply, demand, and product changes.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Spares Planner 3 serves as a key cross-functional partner to Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Service organizations. The role drives planning decisions through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, system expertise, and business judgment, while leading initiatives that improve service performance, cost efficiency, and scalability of spares planning processes.
Core Responsibilities:
- Own spares planning strategy and execution for assigned product families across all lifecycle stages (NPI, ramp, sustaining, and end-of-life). Be the expert of assigned products
- Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize spares plans to meet Fill Rate targets and customer service commitment. Conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis for deviations to plan
- Monitor and report performance metrics including Fill Rate, service levels, and planned vs. actual inventory
- Proactively analyze demand signals, install base changes, and lifecycle events to adjust plans dynamically
- Review and validate system-generated planning recommendations, applying subject matter expertise to refine outputs through vetted and approved exceptions. Partner with Business Intelligence Team to incorporate advanced analytics to improve forecasts.
- Provide Root Cause/Corrective Action for Excess & No Demand (E&ND) inventory of assigned spare parts
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Regional Planning, Product Support Organization (PSO), Supply Planning, Program Managers, etc.) to incorporate business/customer/technical insights into demand plan
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as primary point of contact for global stakeholders on part availability, supply risks, and recovery plans
- Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Product Support (PSO), Procurement, and Logistics to resolve constraints and improve outcomes. Hold accountable owners to quality inputs and give visibility to upstream issues impacting spares planning to management
- Partner with Engineering on:
- ECOs and design changes
- FRU BOM and product structure readiness
- Quality issues impacting demand
- Drive execution of recovery plans, ramp readiness strategies, and critical part allocation decisions
Program & Process Ownership
- Participate as requested in strategic initiatives that improve service levels, reduce excess inventory, or enhance planning accuracy
- Support new product introductions with spares readiness and ramp planning strategies
- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and data quality
- Escalate and communicate risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong expertise in service supply chain, spares planning, or demand/supply planning within a complex product environment
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable decisions
- Excellent communication skills, including executive-level updates and stakeholder alignment
- Experience working with planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP, Baxter/Prophet, or similar)
- Deep understanding of:
- Inventory optimization and service level trade-offs
- Product lifecycle management (NPI through EOL)
- BOM structures, FRU planning, or survival curve forecasting
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority
- Experience supporting global operations and working across time zones
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory planning, or related role
- Demonstrated experience managing supply/demand trade-offs and driving service performance
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel required; SQL / Power BI preferred)
- Experience working in cross-functional environments with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
- Process oriented with proven experience turning big data into meaningful analyses that lead to actionable results for supply chain operations
- Strong data and analytical skills and track record for creating processes to improve business performance
- Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, identify gaps, and implement innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency
- Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable plans
- Ability to identify key insights and critical thinking to prioritize and focus on highest value opportunities or biggest risks
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Should enjoy a challenging and fast paced environment
- Self-driven, independent, yet a strong team player
- Creative, innovative, and resourceful with a passion for speed, agility, simplification, and proactive action
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years experience with a Master's degree; or equivalent experience
Base Pay Range: $77,800.00 - $132,300.00 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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of demand generation jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of B2B demand generation or integrated marketing experience
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional marketing teams
- Hands-on experience with marketing automation platforms such as Marketo or HubSpot
- Strong command of CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, for pipeline reporting
- Experience partnering with sales leadership to align campaigns to revenue targets
Director Of Demand Generation Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of demand generation in Michigan?
Most directors of demand generation in Michigan reach the role by progressing through individual-contributor and managerial marketing positions, typically starting in demand generation, marketing operations, or digital marketing. Michigan employers, particularly in automotive tech, fintech, and healthcare IT, favor candidates with a bachelor's degree in marketing or business and a clear record of moving from campaign manager to marketing manager before stepping into director-level scope. No state-issued license is required for this role in Michigan.
Which companies hire director of demand generations in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring director of demand generations in Michigan include KLA, Magellan Health, and Dauch, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Michigan's concentration of B2B technology firms, automotive suppliers, and financial services companies makes it a steady market for senior demand generation leadership.
Which Michigan cities have the most director of demand generation jobs?
Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Auburn Hills have the most director of demand generation openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the largest share of postings because of its deep base of corporate headquarters in fintech, mobility tech, and professional services, while Grand Rapids draws postings from its growing medical device and manufacturing software sector, and Ann Arbor benefits from the University of Michigan research ecosystem and a cluster of SaaS and health IT companies.
Are there remote director of demand generation jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most fields. Demand generation is a largely desk-based, digital-first discipline, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 0% of director of demand generation openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly Michigan employers have adopted flexible work for senior marketing roles. Campaign strategy, reporting, and team management are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a director of demand generation in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to enter through a marketing coordinator or marketing operations analyst role at a mid-size Michigan B2B company, then build measurable pipeline impact before moving into management. Large Michigan employers like Rocket Companies and Stryker run structured marketing development programs that advance high performers into team lead and manager roles. Building proficiency in a marketing automation platform and earning a recognized certification, such as HubSpot or Marketo, strengthens a candidacy before director-level applications.
Where can I find and apply to director of demand generation jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to director of demand generation jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings for this role. Search the listings to find positions that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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