Supply Chain Business Mgr 3

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

This position is an individual contributor that plays a vital role within the Major Module Remote Factory with core responsibility to get the Finished Goods delivered as per plan. Incumbent must work very closely with Strategy Commodity Managers and Master Schedulers for Major Module products on the forecasting and planning process to ensure internal KPI, goals and projects are accomplished and aligned with business objectives and Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Portfolio also includes developing integrated project plans for business process improvement, including implementation schedule, end user coordination and all necessary information requirements of a project and/or Finished Goods related initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for both strategic and tactical management of Finished Goods delivery from end to end


• Define and monitor supplier performance indexes


• Review/approve expedite fees in support of delivery requirements


• Be the single point of contact for escalation point for delivery issues/ misses


• Lead cross-functional teams / manage task force activities in support of critical supplier recovery and support plans


• Work closely with engineering and suppliers to resolve complex problems to ensure on time delivery of critical material to support customers and company requirements. 


• Manage merge in transit process and execute to supply chain strategies (material, inventory, capacity, recovery and etc)


• Daily/weekly updates to Lam stakeholders on delivery status from Remote Factories


• Monitor product cost preventing negative PPV and supporting cost reduction efforts


• Ensure supply chain and material readiness to support transition requirements (product and factory transitions)


• Process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max) & manufacturing strategies


• Take on ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Qualification and Requirements

• Minimum 5 years related experience in Supply chain operation and planning management


• Excellent knowledge of logistics program management including previous experience working with supply chain and a thorough understanding of best practices.


• SAP knowledge is a MUST


• Highly competent communicator who can successfully interact with cross functional teams, sponsors, management and business partners


• Proven ability to identify project objectives and project approach to achieve business needs


• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills


• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills


• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail


• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Access, Visio and PowerPoint


• Some travel will be required (15% - 20%)

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.