Global Logistic Manager- Fixed term (December 2026)

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

4/16/2025

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Please note this role is a Fixed Term role until December 2026

You will be part of Global Service logistics, supporting both Logistic Operations & Inventory Control teams. Apart from working closely with Global Logistic Operation Manager, you will be collaborating/mentoring two team members, in achieving day to day tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all current inventory controls are fully compliant with group controller's policy & audit-board requirements.
• Ensuring identification of new control risks, remediation & reinforcing overall group's inventory controls.
• Continuous progress in existing Inventory Control projects
• Purge Reductions
• IAP implementations
  
• Central point of contact for all inventory control matters with our internal customers
• Pivot with internal | external Auditors
• Pivot with Global Finance
• Pivot with all local | regional Logistic managers & team
• Pivot with DHL & other warehouse teams
• Others
  
• Provide mentorship & training to Inventory Control Team Members
• Especially in area of Excel Analytical & reporting
  
• Collaborating with respective logistic (Regional/local) team on what are the risks & provide action plan to sustainability remediate the risks.
• Remediate & provide action plan for any potential deficiencies / risk highlighted with control owners
  
  

Preferred Qualifications and experience:

• Proven track record of leading a team in a finance or logistic & S.C operations, particularly inventory management.
• Desirable Big 4 or internal auditor experience
• Strong Business, risk Management, S.C & inventory control skill
• Advanced MS – Office competencies especially in area of Excel, power-point & word documents
• Knowledge ERP & Business Systems – SAP ECC | S/4HANA | MS Workflow
• Experience in creating & using Power BI, power Automate, MS Visio
  
  
  

Desirable Skills:

• Data Analytic – Ability to draw conclusive analysis driven by data on hand.
• Adaptable & Flexibility – Ability to embrace changes, belief that the only constant is change& thus inevitable.
• Team-player – Ability to support & be hands-on with the team.
• Leadership – Ability to lead & provide mentorship a team of associates.
• Effective Business partnering – Critical ability to interface across global team
• Problem Solving – Ability to understand | critically identify root causes & remediate with sensible solution that’s benefit the business & team
• Technical competencies – Ability to create work-flow & power BI coding
• Empathy & Motivator
  
  
  

What we will offer you?

KLA’s benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance, generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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