Group Manager, Supply Chain

The group you'll be a part of
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.

The impact you'll make
This role is responsible for developing and sustaining the world class Supply chain operations for Mechanical commodities portfolio and to lead a team of Supply Chain Business Managers to drive the India manufacturing ecosystem development.

Group Manager and the team will have an opportunity to work across organization on production challenges, manage operations excellence at suppliers, and drive continues process improvement projects. The ideal candidate must be a team player, result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting customers, escalations management and people management. This individual must possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, to adapt to changing priorities and to work independently in a close-knit team setting.

What You'll Do

• Accountable for defining & monitoring metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative to supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous improvement; then drives team to address and close gaps to meet objectives
• Owns Supplier Performance Management (OTD- on time delivery) through Score cards and other related parameters for assigned commodity portfolio.
• Owns on-time material delivery, near-term supplier capacity to support production goals, and inventory management strategies
• Drives material availability escalations & co-ordinate with supplier's management to ensure no line down.
• Continuously working on process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control & manufacturing strategies
• Encourages and coordinates early supplier involvement in highly technical and/or contractually complex new products parts design using the suppliers' expertise to optimize quality and manufacturability.
• Takes lead role in cross-functional strategic commodity team that focuses on supply challenges and ensures internal/external customer needs are satisfied. Works cross-functionally with product, manufacturing and quality engineers as well as procurement, finance, & product support
• Engages with a sense of ownership with engineering and the supplier management to resolve complex problems to ensure delivery of critical material on time.
• Owns and drive the improvement of the suppliers' manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and on-time delivery
• Manages quality escalations to ensure standards/processes to ensure part/supplier compliance
• Drive root cause and corrective actions using the 8 disciplines of problem solving
• Hands on experience of Business Continuity plans and Risk management programs.
• Managing Contracts for ongoing and new business with suppliers.
• Experience in cost reduction and sourcing strategies

Who We're Looking For
Min 12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or production/planning in Manufacturing/Engineering Industry

Bachelor's in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial engineering or any other stream. MBA will be an added advantage.

• Materials/Operations Management and Familiarity with semiconductor, Electrical equipment Manufacturing or high-technology supply management practices, standards and organizations.
• Business and technical background with an understanding of all the Mechanical parts such as Metal Machining, Sheetmetal, Plastics, Forgings and Surface Treatment.
• People management experience - Has managed Materials Engineer/Specialist or Operations or Procurement team, and has previously been responsible for group of >06 people
• Proven ability to gain partnerships and in a cross-functional environment with Sourcing, manufacturing, quality as well as procurement, finance, and product support.
• Hands on experience in strategic planning – setting vision and objectives, creating strategies, forecasting, and budgeting
• Demonstrated skill in decision making and problem solving and experience in making business judgments
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and professional level of emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables
• Excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization including Executives
• Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution in a Global Supply Chain operation
• Exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the capital equipment industry, e.g., semiconductors, medical equipment, construction equipment, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and commodities as related to cost structure
• Proficient in Data Analytics & Presentation Skills
• Six sigma green belt or above is a plus

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.