Supply Chain Business Mgr 5 at Lam Research Corporation in Malaysia

The group you’ll be a part of

This Supply Chain Business Manager (SBM) position is an individual contributor that plays a vital role in managing suppliers in the RF commodity with core responsibility to ensure finished goods are delivered per plan. The SBM will work with suppliers to manage and improve their processes, drive operational excellence in supply chain operations, and participate in continuous improvement programs.

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

• Material Planning & Procurement – Plan, schedule, and monitor material flow through the production cycle to determine procurement needs.
• Supplier Performance & Risk Management – Define and track supplier performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement & Best Practices – Lead initiatives to deploy best-known methods in procurement, inventory control, and manufacturing strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Production Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Engineering to resolve supply challenges.
• Cost Management & PPV Control – Monitor product cost with suppliers to prevent negative PPV and support cost reduction efforts.
• Supplier Development & Manufacturing Excellence – Drive improvements in supplier manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and OTD.
• Operational Metric Ownership – Manage key performance indicators.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or business; MBA or post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or production environment, preferably in Semiconductor/manufacturing environment
• Creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities
• Has extensive experience interfacing with customers and suppliers and managing these relationships, knowledge of supply chain management business processes.
• Experience with Program Management, exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills, Solid analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization.

Preferred qualifications

• Project Management / Lean Six Sigma experience
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
• SAP experience

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.