Supply Chain Business Manager

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. 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.

Responsibilities

Own the operational relationship with assigned suppliers for Sheet Metal commodity and act as the primary point of contact for supply chain matters; Monitor and improve supplier performance through key metrics, including on-time delivery, consignment program, lead time, inventory, quality, and responsiveness; Drive supply continuity by proactively identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and leading recovery actions to minimize business impact; Conduct regular supplier business reviews to assess operational health, capacity, demand readiness, and improvement opportunities; Collaborate with Commodity Management, Factory support, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to resolve supply chain challenges; Analyze Supply vs. Demand (SvD), backlog, forecast, and inventory data to identify risks and implement corrective actions; Drive supplier commitments, lead time reduction, inventory optimization, and fulfilment improvements; Lead escalation management for supply constraints, shortages, and delivery issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders; Ensure timely communication of supply risks, recovery plans, and business impacts to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline; Minimum 8 years’ related experience in development, management, and improvement of supplier performance metrics such as OTD, Consignment and Leadtime; Excellent stakeholders’ management, negotiation, and solid written/oral communication skills.

Nice to have

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and data analysis tools; Familiarity with semiconductor or high-technology supply management practices, standards and organization; Commodity experience and good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes in Sheet metal fabrication; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.