Dir, Order Fulfillment Mgmt

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Production Planning Director leads the development and execution of global production planning strategies that align customer demand, business objectives, and operational capabilities across the Global Factory Network. The role translates long-range demand signals into actionable production plans, optimizes factory network performance, mitigates supply and demand risks, and supports predictable delivery outcomes. It partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Business Units, and Executive Leadership. The director leads S&OP processes, capacity planning, recovery strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives, while managing and developing a high-performing team of global production planning professionals. The role oversees global and site-specific production plans across a 0–18 month horizon, quarterly schedules and output targets, factory network balancing, inventory strategies, and operational performance. It also leads planning and review processes, develops scenario-based capacity recommendations, and establishes risk mitigation, continuity, and recovery plans across the Global Factory Network. Lam describes a variety of work location models based on role needs. Hybrid roles may be On-site Flex, with at least three days per week on-site, or Virtual Flex, with one to two days per week on-site; the specific model for this role is not stated. The role may require domestic and international travel up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, or related functions.
5+ years of people leadership experience managing professional planning teams.
Experience leading S&OP, capacity planning, demand/supply balancing, or integrated business planning processes.
Demonstrated success managing planning activities across complex global manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, capital equipment, high-tech manufacturing, or complex build-to-order environments.
Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
Experience managing global factory networks and cross-functional planning organizations.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
Proven ability to lead through organizational change and influence executive-level stakeholders.
Lean, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, or similar professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Own the global production planning framework, aligning customer demand, business priorities, factory capabilities, and operational objectives.
Lead the creation and governance of global and site-specific production plans across a 0–18 month planning horizon.
Establish quarterly production schedules and output targets to optimize customer responsiveness, lead times, factory utilization, and delivery performance.
Drive factory network balancing and level-loading strategies to improve capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
Lead the GOps Sizing and Quarterly Review (QxR) processes, aligning demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory strategies, and business objectives.
Integrate capability and constraint inputs from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Product Management into planning recommendations.
Develop scenario-based capacity plans and strategic recommendations for business growth and changing market conditions.
Establish strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting delivery performance, factory output, and customer commitments.
Lead business continuity and recovery planning across the Global Factory Network.
Develop contingency plans, recovery capacity models, and factory cross-qualification strategies.
Champion Global Factory Network strategies that improve flexibility, responsiveness, and scalability.
Ensure production plans leverage global manufacturing capabilities and maintain level loading across factories.
Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, throughput, and capacity utilization.
Provide executive oversight of Finished Goods Inventory (FGI) planning, projection, and disposition strategies.
Establish inventory targets and drive actions that optimize inventory health while supporting customer delivery requirements.
Monitor adherence to production plans and key operational performance metrics.
Lead, develop, and mentor production planning professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Build partnerships across Global Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Product Management, and Executive Leadership.
Deliver data-driven insights, planning recommendations, and business updates to senior leadership teams.