Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Risk
KLA · Ann Arbor, MI · 2 wk ago
Management$128k–$218k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Senior Supply Chain Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the global supply base to ensure continuity, resilience, and long-term value creation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and evolve the supplier risk management framework across direct supply chains, including risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation.
- Maintain and govern the supply chain risk register, ensuring risks are visible, assessed, and actively managed.
- Evaluate, rationalize, and consolidate risk tools and methodologies across the supply chain.
- Define risk appetite, escalation thresholds, and mitigation playbooks in alignment with enterprise strategy and business continuity programs.
- Partner with Category and Supplier Managers to assess supplier specific risks, including capacity, supplier performance, financial health, geopolitical exposure, sustainability, and operational resilience.
- Audit and review supplier Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) as needed; identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Identify and evaluate mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, dual sourcing, inventory buffering, and regional diversification.
- Integrate enterprise initiatives related to resilience, responsible sourcing, and sustainability into the broader Risk Program.
- Lead and manage the Supply Chain Sustainability team, including responsibility for programs such as RBA, Conflict Minerals, supplier emissions, and related initiatives.
- Cross-functional & Executive Engagement: Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Trade, and Sustainability teams to ensure aligned risk management strategies.
- Develop executive-ready materials (dashboards, summaries, and presentations) that clearly communicate risk exposure, trends, and mitigation status.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience across supply chain management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, supply chain risk, resilience, or related operational leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level supply chain risk or resilience programs, including risk identification, prioritization, mitigation strategy development, and executive reporting.
- Prominent people leadership experience, including hiring, developing, coaching, and performance managing direct reports in a matrixed, global environment.
- Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, including capacity risk, financial health, geopolitical exposure, regulatory considerations, and supplier operational resilience.
- Experience translating complex and ambiguous risk data into clear business insights and actionable recommendations for senior and executive leadership.
- Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and present executive-ready materials and facilitate senior-level discussions.
- Familiarity with global regulatory, trade, ESG, and sustainability-related risk factors affecting complex supply networks.
- Experience building or scaling teams, processes, and governance models in growing or transforming organizations.
- Relevant certifications or advanced training in supply chain, risk management, business continuity, or program management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM, CRM, PMP) a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field or equivalent combination of any relevant education and experience.
- 8+ years of meaningful experience with proven track record to lead including 4+ years of management experience.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of global supply chain operations and risk management best practices.
Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $128,100.00 - $217,800.00 Annually
- Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
- Additional benefits include:
- 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
Pay
- Base Pay Range: $128,100.00 - $217,800.00 Annually
Schedule
- Full-time