NPI Planning Analyst Lead

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Bengaluru seeks an NPI Planner to lead spares planning and deployment readiness for global product introductions. You will validate SPI, manage spares extensions, and coordinate with Product Groups, Program Managers, and Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time launches.

The role emphasizes inventory optimization, line fill, risk mitigation, and governance of planning parameters with SAP, MRP, and SPM systems. Hybrid work model and global collaboration are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s; or a PhD.
• Expertise in NPI Spares Planning, BOM Readiness, and Service Readiness.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning, replenishment strategies, and supply chain operations.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, MRP, SPM systems, and planning parameter governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, RCCA and 8D methodologies.
• Experience managing shortages, allocations, and supply risks in a complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across global organizations.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements, automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI spares planning activities for assigned product portfolios and deployments.
• Serve as the primary planning focal point for Product Groups, Program Managers, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Execute BOM readiness reviews, serviceability assessments, and SPI determination with minimal supervision.
• Drive deployment readiness by ensuring sourcing, part setup, line fill, and inventory plans are established prior to launch.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to readiness, supply availability, and deployment execution.

Skills

NPI Spares Planning

BOM Readiness

Service Readiness

Inventory Planning

Replenishment Strategies

Supply Chain Operations

SAP

MRP

SPM systems

Planning Parameter Governance

RCCA & 8D

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Automation Initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

MRP

SPM systems

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

GOPS-OFM -Spares Planning - NPI

The NPI (New Product Introduction) Planner is responsible for leading product deployment and NPI spares planning across global operations. This role ensures that First in Fab (FIF), First in Region (FIR), and Restricted Release (RR) deployments are successfully executed and aligned with customer installation timelines.

The NPI Planner is accountable for reviewing and validating the Spare Parts Index (SPI) for new product introductions, managing spares extensions, and driving line fill execution to ensure end-to-end material readiness. Serving as the central point of contact for deployment execution and parts planning, the role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination, risk mitigation, and successful product launches.

The impact you’ll make

1. NPI Deployment & Service Readiness

• Lead NPI spares planning activities for assigned product portfolios and deployments.
• Serve as the primary planning focal point for Product Groups, Program Managers, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Execute BOM readiness reviews, serviceability assessments, and SPI determination with minimal supervision.
• Drive deployment readiness by ensuring sourcing, part setup, line fill, and inventory plans are established prior to launch.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to readiness, supply availability, and deployment execution.

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2. Inventory Planning & Optimization

• Develop inventory and replenishment strategies that balance service levels, working capital, and supply risk.
• Govern planning parameters including CTSL, EOQ, MOQ, lead times, safety stock, and reorder policies.
• Lead inventory health reviews and corrective actions for excess, shortages, and stocking imbalances.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives focused on working capital improvement and obsolescence reduction.

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3. Availability & Supply Management

• Own service readiness and availability performance for assigned NPI portfolios.
• Monitor key performance metrics including OTD, OTC, Line Fill, Backorders, and Service Readiness.
• Identify demand-supply gaps and lead mitigation plans across Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Regional Planning teams.
• Drive allocation and recovery actions during constrained supply situations.
• Ensure readiness to support product ramps and customer demand requirements.

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4. Planning Excellence & Problem Resolution

• Lead execution of planning activities across SPM, MRP, and planning systems.
• Resolve complex planning exceptions and supply disruptions through structured RCCA and 8D methodologies.
• Implement preventive controls, governance mechanisms, and standard work to improve planning stability.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes through analytics, automation, and best-practice adoption.
• Mentor and develop planners to enhance capability and organizational effectiveness.

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5. Stakeholder Leadership & Governance

• Lead cross-functional engagement with Product Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Service, and Regional Planning teams.
• Influence business decisions through effective risk assessment, data analysis, and planning recommendations.
• Communicate supply risks, recovery actions, and business impacts to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage escalations with a structured, fact-based, and customer-focused approach.

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What you’ll do

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Who we’re looking for

Desired Skills

• Expertise in NPI Spares Planning, BOM Readiness, and Service Readiness.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning, replenishment strategies, and supply chain operations.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, MRP, SPM systems, and planning parameter governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including RCCA and 8D methodologies.
• Experience managing shortages, allocations, and supply risks in a complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across global organizations.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements, automation initiatives

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.