Program Manager- Inventory Excellence

Global Manufacturing Inventory team within Global Operations Group, 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.

Leads process improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives in order to arrive at best practices. Plans, manages, and controls the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment, group or team. Brings expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership and compliance with procedures, etc. Advises business groups by providing strategic direction to initiative prioritization, integration and resource application. Ensures that policies and procedures align with corporate vision. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel ensuring efficient operation of the function.

We are looking for high impact individual contributor to lead the transformation of inventory planning & management processes in partnership with our digital transformation team. 

The role calls for strategic , system thinking & hands on execution.

Key Expectations 

• Drive inventory process excellence across global inventory organization
• Collaborate with Digital Transformation (DT) teams to co-create best in class future ready solutions 
• Lead initiatives to improve visibility , automation & decision making within area of inventory planning & management 
• Serve as subject matter expert on inventory best practices & digital enablers

• Minimum of 8-12 years of related experience in inventory management, supply chain operations & related fields.
• Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management & supply chain operations. 
• Hand-On experience in inventory management, S&OP & operations excellence tools (Six Sigma, Problem Solving Methodologies).
• Experience working with SAP or supply planning tools Kinaxis / ASCP / o9. 
• Proven ability to influence across functions & drive change in a matrix organization 
• Strong collaboration, communication ,stakeholder management & change management skills.
• Experience in global or muti-regional supply chain environment
• Experience in managing technological / digital transformation project management

Masters Degree in operations management, supply chain management 

Proven experience in leading or supportin digital transformation or systems implementation projects,

Strong background in supply chain process design, KPI & performance improvement KPI's 

APICS , Six Sigma, PMP certification are plus 

Skills & Competencies

Deep understanding of inventory principles ( Days of supply , Inventory Turns , Inventory Controls Processes)

Hands on experience with supply planning tools & analytics tools (SAP, Oracle , Kinaxis , o9, PowerBI, SQL)

Strong understanding of end to end supply chain planning processes & systems

Ability ti translate business needs into digital capabilities & vice versa 

Ability to simplfy complex problems to drive actionalble results

Self passioned to operate independently managing ambiguity & driving initiatives without direct authority.

Proven track record of stakeholders engagement at mutiple orgnization levels

Experience in piloting & scaling systemic solutions

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.