Expeditor 4

Lam Research•Livermore, CA

17d•$25 - $49

About The Position

The Expeditor supports Buyers by managing and monitoring material deliveries into and out of the Lam warehouse and assisting with the resolution of material shortages. The role coordinates, routes, and handles materials to meet production schedules, establishes delivery commitments with suppliers, and monitors material flow between departments. It also helps address urgent material needs and minimize production impacts from shortages or delays. Responsibilities include confirming supplier order status and shipment details, resolving delivery issues, escalating delays, and coordinating recovery plans with Buyers and suppliers. The Expeditor tracks hot incoming materials through receipt in SAP, processes material reworks and variance material for Purchasing, and creates rework purchase orders and IDACs as requested for ECRs processed by NPI Buyers. The stated work schedule is 8 AM–5 PM PST. The position requires 4–6 years of related experience, MS Office skills, and knowledge of the SAP MM Module. Preferred qualifications include experience in manufacturing or related operational environments, semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, and analyzing material shortages, inventory issues, and production constraints. Lam describes flexible work-location models, but does not specify which model applies to this role.

Requirements

Minimum of 4–6 years of related experience.
MS Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Knowledge of the SAP MM Module.
Self-motivated, proactive, high-energy, with a strong work ethic and adaptability.
Ability to meet tight deadlines with a can-do attitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective cross-functional communication.
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production control, logistics, inventory management, or a related operational environment.
Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred.
Experience analyzing material shortages, inventory issues, and production constraints.

Responsibilities

Perform coordinating, routing, and material-handling duties to meet production schedules.
Manage and monitor material deliveries into and out of the Lam warehouse and assist with resolving material shortages.
Engage with suppliers to establish confirmed delivery commitments and expedite parts to remedy shortages.
Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status and shipment details and resolve delivery issues or discrepancies.
Ensure incoming materials are properly routed, as needed.
Monitor the flow of materials and parts between departments to meet scheduled commitments, using system tools.
Escalate delays and work with Buyers and suppliers to determine recovery plans.
Assist with urgent material needs and expedite inventory movement to minimize production impact.
Create and manage purchase orders in SAP, including ensuring shipment of material to suppliers and completion of IDACs.
Track hot incoming materials through receipt in the SAP system.
Process and maintain material reworks and variance material for Purchasing, including contacting suppliers for RMAs, creating rework purchase orders, and ensuring return shipments to suppliers.
Create rework purchase orders in SAP and IDACs as requested for ECRs processed by NPI Buyers.