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At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Supply Chain Business Mgr 5

Date: Oct 24, 2024

Location:

Batu Kawan, Penang, MY

Req ID: 184787

Worker Category: On-site Flex

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. 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

Wet Deposition product output will be growing over the next few years and we have an opportunity to mitigate some of the risks associated with this growth. Come join the Wet Dep Specialty OEM commodity team. This position is part of the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) organization. In this position, you, as a Supplier Business Manager, play a vital role with the Wet Deposition suppliers. You will have the opportunity to support the commodity strategy and work across organizations on key objectives such as driving suppliers to deliver to commitments and key performance metrics, support business continuity plan adoption and execution, and execute deliveries within available supplier capacity. You are the key interface to the supplier’s operations and own their delivery of material to Lam.

The candidate will represent Supply Chain on cross-functional teams with Product Management, Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Engineers. Candidate should be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting customers. This individual should also 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.

Candidate will 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.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • Defines metrics and monitor supplier performance against established scorecards and expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement and sustainability. Regularly evaluate performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
  • Continuously working on process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max, consignment) & manufacturing strategies, at times in partnership with Strategic Commodity Managers
  • Motivate and drive the improvement of the suppliers’ manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery.
  • Knowledge of supply chain management business processes and proper governance controls for factory management.
  • Establishes goals with supplier to ensure material delivery meet forecasted demand.
  • Represents supplier business management on a cross-functional commodity teams that focuses on supply challenges, and to ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied.
  • Maintains current knowledge on relevant trends by personal contact, industry reports, trade journals, etc.
  • Works with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problem to ensure on time delivery of critical material to support customer and company requirements.
  • Develops presentation, white papers, process flow charts to support continues process improvement projects.
  • Works with supplier to monitors product cost preventing negative PPV and supporting cost reduction efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with semiconductor, electrical equipment, or high-technology supply chain management practices, standards and organizations.
  • Strong business acumen, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with various levels and roles throughout the organization.
  • Technical understanding of manufacturing processes, commercial off the shelf items, OEM components, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution
  • At least 5 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry Experience, working with global suppliers.

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.

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