Senior Manager, Business Operations Management

Lam Research • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 their business 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.

Benefits

• At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees