Senior Manager, Business Operations Management

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 activelysupporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

Lam Research is seeking an experienced, data-savvy Senior Manager to join their Spare/Service Parts Planning team, leading the New Product Introduction (NPI) Planning team. This critical position will partner with Spares Planning management and will be responsible for optimizing spares parts forecasting, inventory management, order fulfillment, and NPI (New Product Introduction) planning processes in SAP and SPM by identifying and pursuing improvement opportunities passionately using appropriate tools and accumulation of subject matter expertise.

The position will independently drive the assigned complex projects/programs with stakeholders in a matrix environment and present the relevant KPI to the management. Additionally, this role will lead or manage team members as assigned to meet or exceed performance targets for the Spares Planning team.

We allow and encourage team members to explore their interests while supporting business objectives. There will be plenty of opportunities to expand your skill set while solving complicated problems related to different facets of a global supply chain network.

• Manage and/or participate in complex, cross-functional projects to drive improvement in Systems, Performance, and/or Cost.
• Provides leadership for a work group with a specialized discipline or process and a recognized authority both within the organization and externally. Individual has company-wide/cross-functional impact and influence.
• Collaborate and influence technical stakeholders to support the implementation/deployment of systemic solutions or changes to existing solutions.
• Driving continuous improvement in Lam's Planning process, systems, and results as described above.
• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Represent Spares Planning in Executive Meetings as appropriate.
• Work with business stakeholders to determine theirbusiness needs and transform them into business requirements specifications and then implement solutions that meet requirements.
• Understand systems and applications deployed at Lam as needed to perform above job duties.
• Requires only broad direction. Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 12 years of relevant experience and 6-8 years of management experience.
• Familiarity with data systems, data architecture, demand forecasting, and optimization systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP MRP and SAP MM, SD modules.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Customer focus (internal and external), critical thinking, and creative problem solving.
• Teamwork and collaboration, empathy, and continuous learning.

• Advanced degree preferred with 2-4 years People Management experience. International experience is a plus.
• Advanced functional knowledge and experience using SAP MRP (MM module, PP modules) will be a plus.
• SAP functional configuration project experience as an SME a plus.
• Prior experience working in a supplier facing role will be a plus.
• Supply chain management (APICS, CSCMP etc) certification will be a plus.
• Prior experience in a service parts management position or in capital equipment or semiconductor industry will be a plus.
• Prior knowledge or experience of forecasting and inventory optimization will be a plus.
• Familiarity with Semiconductor Equipment industry and product technology.
• Experience and prior training on using Lean Six Sigma problem solving tools will be a plus.

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.

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