Supv 2, Materials

The Group You’ll Be A Part Of

[GOPS][SPARES PLANNING][CENTRAL CUSTOMER PLANNING]

The Impact You’ll Make

In the role of a Customer/Regional Planning Manager, you will provide functional leadership to a central regional planning team and work with lam internal customers and our end customers spread across 7 regions worldwide. You will work in the areas related to Operations, Service Parts Planning, demand planning, Forecasting, inventory Management, New Product Planning & Customer Escalations handling in Planning Operations

What You’ll Do

Lead a team of central customer planners

Strong Data Analytics Skills to source and extract data from information systems for effective decision making

Should drive planning strategies to meet Customer Service level commitments and support business continuity

Monitor and Shift the service/inventory exchange curve with optimal demand/supply planning.

Reduce the time to match demand and supply.

Collaborate more closely with customers and suppliers and internal partners to rapidly share information, irrespective of time zones.

Use appropriate process controls, leading indicators and measurement systems to drive action.

Seek to eliminate waste in processes and then automate those processes.

Collaborate on Process improvements within 4 key areas: Customer interface, Planning Execution, Network Design, Supplier Interface.

Effectively Manage Part Transitions

Effective Material Shortage Management and Optimal Inventory Management during Peaks/Valleys of Business cycle

Develop synergy with various departments and promote effective co-ordination with the team members

Report & present weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, including KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and Operational Metrics

Supports Annual Operating Plan initiatives for customer planning and is actively involved in continuous improvement efforts.

Recruit, assimilate, coach new planning members in accordance with LAM guidelines & policies

Who We’re Looking For

Years of Experience: Minimum 12 to 15 years of relative experience

Job Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in multinational high technology corporation in the areas related to Operations, Service Parts Planning, demand planning, Forecasting, inventory Management, New Product Planning & Customer Escalations handling in Planning Operations.

Educational: Bachelor’ s degree in Engineering with MBA/PGDM (Supply Chain/Operations)

Preferred Qualifications

Effective team handling and people management experience with coaching and mentoring skills

Experience on Service Parts Management (SPM) Tool or any other planning tools preferred

Strong analytical, problem solving and system skills

Candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and work under minimal supervision to drive projects

High energy, strong work ethic, adaptive, able to meet tight deadlines

Proven ability and skill set to analyze, document and improve business processes with sustained results

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate cross-functionally

Knowledge of Planning, Inventory management, Customer Management and Lean Manufacturing techniques

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.