Supply Chain Business Manager

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

At Lam, as a Supply Chain Business Manager, you play a crucial role in partnering with suppliers to drive operational excellence & supplier development. Your data-driven approach ensures effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring material movement through our dynamic global production cycle. You’ll benchmark and monitor supplier performance to manage risk. By driving continuous supplier process improvements you support the productivity and efficiency of Lam's operations.

What you’ll do

This position is part of the Global Supplier Management (GSM) organization. In this position, you will help establish/ sustain world class supply chain operations ensuring we achieve our commitments to customers. Supply Chain Business Managers will have an opportunity to work across organization on production challenges, manage operations excellence at suppliers, and participate in continues process improvement projects.

The ideal candidate must be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting customers. This individual must possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, to adapt to changing priorities and to work independently in a close-knit team setting.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Define & monitor metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative to supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous improvement; then drives team to address and close gaps to meet objectives
• Supplier Performance Management through Score cards and other related parameters
• Responsible for on-time material delivery, near-term supplier capacity to support production goals, and inventory management strategies
• Support material availability escalations & co-ordinate with suppliers to ensure no line down
• Supporting quality escalations to ensure standards/processes to ensure part/supplier compliance
• Continuously working on process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control & manufacturing strategies
• Drive root cause and corrective actions using the 8 disciplines of problem solving
• Encourages and coordinates early supplier involvement in highly technical and/or contractually complex new products parts design using the suppliers’ expertise to optimize quality and manufacturability
• Established goals with supplier to ensure material delivery meet forecasted demand.

• Representation on a cross-functional strategic commodity team that focuses on supply challenges and ensures internal/external customer needs are satisfied. Works cross-functionally with product, manufacturing and quality engineers as well as procurement, finance, & product support

• Works with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problems to ensure on time delivery of critical material.
• Drive improvement of the suppliers’ manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and on-time delivery
• Awareness of Business Continuity plans and Risk management programs.
• Ensure governance of Contracts with suppliers.
• Awareness of Cost reduction and sourcing strategies

Who we’re looking for

Years of Experience: Minimum Experience: 10+ years of experience in a Supply Chain, Operations, or production/planning environment

Educational: Bachelor’s in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial engineering or any other stream. MBA will be an added advantage.

• Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful Global Supply Chain Operations.
• Knowledge of production planning, manufacturing, and logistics operations

• Strong understanding and application of problem-solving methodologies

• Sound understanding and familiarity with Semiconductors, Electrical equipment Manufacturing or High-technology supply management practices, standards and organizations.
• Business and technical background understanding all the Commercial off the shelf items, OEM, Proprietary/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic components/HLA’s/Integration commodities.

Mandatory Skills & Requirement:

Solid analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization including Executives

Understanding of statistical process control and basic statistical analysis used in production setting

Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and professional level of emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables

Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution in a Global Supply Chain operation

Proven ability to gain partnerships and excel working and leading in a cross-functional teams.

Exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment

Preferred qualifications

Proficient in Data Analytics & Presentation Skills

Six sigma green belt or above is a plus

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.