Business Operations, Lead

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Bangalore, India, is seeking an Operations Business Analyst to lead inventory strategy improvements and drive data-driven decisions. You will analyze inventory data, design replenishment plans, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize availability and working capital.

Join a global manufacturing environment where SAP, Kinaxis, and O9 are used to enable efficient supply chain execution. This role is hybrid with on-site collaboration and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years in equipment manufacturing, supply chain, or order execution.
• Experience with inventory strategies to improve product availability.
• Strong data analytics and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory projects with cross-functional teams to reduce shortages.
• Analyze inventory trends and propose replenishment strategies.
• Track metrics and report project status to stakeholders.
• Identify E&O risk and coordinate issue resolution.
• Support cost reduction and working capital optimization.

Skills

Data analysis

BI tools

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree / master's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain/Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

O9

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Business Operations, Lead

Date: Aug 26, 2026

Location: Bangalore, IN-Bangalore, IN

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Planning and Operations (GP&O) Group brings systems, functions, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We enable 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

Join Lam as an Operations Business Analyst, where you'll spearhead process improvement initiatives with the Global Manufacturing inventory. With your data analytical expertise, you collect and analyse data through a range of Business Intelligence (BI) tools and apps, develop metrics, and identify root causes with data-driven indicators for future improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional project/regional teams, you communicate and update regarding the project status and highlight the roadblocks proactively. Showcasing your commitment to operational excellence at Lam.

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What you’ll do

This role typically serves as a business analyst and responsible for maintaining inventory strategies that improve product availability, reduce costs, and optimize working capital. You will bebroadly

Responsible to drive projects within inventory space with minimal supervision across cross functional teams. These projects are typically balance between reduction in shortages to launch and E&O Exposure.

Responsible for analysing and tracks inventory issues by conducting data analysis and proactively highlight and coordinate on the resolving issues. Highlight the service alerts and E&O risk and coordinate to resolve the issues

Analyse inventory trends and recommend replenishment strategies. Parodic refresh the replenishment parameter.

Assess the inventory health parameters and identify the gaps to the target

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree / master’s degree in business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years in equipment manufacturing, supply chain, or order execution, aftermarket supply chain
• Preferred semiconductor business background
• PMO Exposure

Preferred qualifications

Education background in Operations Management and understanding of E2E Supply chain

Basic understanding of Inventory Management principles

Critical thinking and problem-solving capability

Exposure to SAP, Kinaxis, O9 and any other planning application

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 remote 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.

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