Sr. Manager, Supply Chain

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.

Global Operations at Lam Research has embarked on a business transformation journey to create next-generation business processes and solutions to significantly increase business efficiency and speed. The Sr. Manager, Digital Transformation - Supply Chain/Quality is a unique opportunity to lead the Supply Chain Quality area of transformation to enable future business growth at an unprecedented level.

You will be working cross-functionally with business stakeholders, the Digital Transformation team, as well as other internal and external peers to implement new technology and business processes, which will include stakeholder alignment, training, testing, and change management activities.

• Be the subject matter expert for supplier quality, supplier management (including performance management), sub-tier management, sourcing, supplier collaboration, and operational execution of the supply plan with Lam's direct material suppliers and remote factories.
• Lead supply chain transformation efforts by driving/leading business process reengineering to ensure we can scale effectively and efficiently at the most optimal cost in different business environments.
• Represent the appropriate stakeholders from the business in planning and execution of activities such as requirements definition, decisions, communication, training, and testing activities.
• Define and/or refine Quality & Supplier Engineering policies, procedures, and compliance systems to ensure adherence.
• Be the change agent to influence organizational change by driving partnerships and alignment across the organization.
• Influence solution design to ensure simplification of processes, achievement of targeted outcomes, and a seamless user experience for both Lam employees and our suppliers.
• Lead and support change management within Global Supply Chain Management to ensure the effective adoption of the re-engineered processes and systems by the end-user community.
• Define and measure transformation results to ensure adherence to the goals, and take appropriate corrective actions or drive continuous improvement for any deviation.
• Lead value definition, and manage budgets and resource planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related field, with 15 years of related experience. MBA or master's preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership in operations, knowledge of quality processes, data analysis tools, and improvement initiatives, including experience in business process reengineering in fast-growth companies.
• Deep subject matter expertise in supplier quality, sub-tier management, sourcing, and direct material procurement in an engineer-to-order environment, with expertise in supplier quality, engineering and technology from direct suppliers, and sub-tier supplier management.
• WFE or discrete manufacturing industry experience with ETO/CTO/MTO business models in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience in projects with Lean/Six Sigma and problem-solving methodology.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across a global organization.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive execution.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets for decision support.
• Knowledgeable of best practices in the industry and their application to real life.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive execution.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets for decision support.
• Able to work with minimal direct guidance or direction.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and ambiguous environment.
• Understanding of best practices in the industry and their application to real life.
• Working knowledge of the systems we will be implementing (e.g., ComplianceQuest, Siemens Teamcenter, SAP S/4HANA, Kinaxis, Informatica MDM).

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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