Supply Chain Business Mgr 2

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Shire of Cardinia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation is seeking a proactive supply chain professional to drive supplier performance improvements through data analysis and corrective actions. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to mitigate risks and support NPIs and supply continuity in a fast-paced, global environment.

The role requires 7–12 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence executives through data-driven insights and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Material Science, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7–12 years of working experience in supply chain or operations.
• Builds trusted partnerships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Uses data analytics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Identifies risks and mitigates supply continuity risks.
• Experience with NPI, product transitions, or manufacturing scale-up preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or root cause analysis is an advantage.
• Experience with SAP and MRP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier performance improvements through data analysis, performance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate supply risks.
• Support new product introductions, product transitions, and business continuity initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply constraints, capacity challenges, and material shortages.
• Influence decision-making through insights, analytics, and executive-level communications.

Skills

Data analysis

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

NPI / scale-up experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Material Science, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MRP

Rapid Respond

Job description

Drive supplier performance improvements through data analysis, performance reviews, and corrective action plans. Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate supply risks. Support new product introductions, product transitions, and business continuity initiatives. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply constraints, capacity challenges, and material shortages. Develop and execute strategies that improve service levels, reduce lead times, and enhance supply chain efficiency. Influence decision-making through insights, analytics, and executive-level communications. We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative supply chain professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with strong stakeholder management skills and has a passion for driving operational excellence across a global supply base.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Material Science, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Preferably to have 7-12years of working experiences.
• Builds trusted partnerships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve common business objectives.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and can balance operational needs with long-term strategic priorities.
• Uses data and analytics to identify trends, solve complex problems, and drive measurable improvements.
• Proactively identifies risks and develops mitigation plans to ensure supply continuity and business resilience.
• Communicates effectively with audiences at all levels, from operational teams to senior leadership.
• Takes ownership, drives accountability, and delivers results in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Embraces continuous improvement and challenges conventional approaches to create better outcomes.
• Enjoys working across global teams and cultures to solve supply chain challenges and enable business growth.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning, inventory management, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience managing supplier operational performance, including delivery, capacity, quality, and lead-time improvements.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI), product transitions, or manufacturing scale-up activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, or root cause analysis tools is an advantage.
• (e.g 8D, RCCA)
• Understand B.O.M -Bill of Material Semiconductor industry, high-tech manufacturing, or complex supply chain experience is preferred.
• With added advantage of MRP knowledge (SAP), and other tools set like Power BI, Rapid Respond.
• Good to have plastic commodity industry experience/exposure.