NPI Planning Analyst Lead

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

Job summary

Lam Research in Bengaluru seeks an experienced NPI Planner to lead spares planning for global deployments and ensure readiness across FIF, FIR, and RR programs.

You will coordinate with Product Groups, Program Managers, and Supply Chain teams to optimize BOMs, SPI, and line fill, while mitigating risks and ensuring on-time product launches.

Qualifications

• NPI spares planning, BOM readiness, and service readiness experience.
• 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.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to readiness, supply availability, and deployment execution.
• Develop inventory and replenishment strategies balancing service levels and risk.
• Govern planning parameters including CTSL, EOQ, MOQ, lead times, safety stock.
• Lead inventory health reviews and corrective actions for excess or shortages.
• Own service readiness and availability performance for assigned NPI portfolios.
• Monitor KPIs like OTD, OTC, Line Fill, Backorders, and readiness.
• Identify demand-supply gaps and coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics.
• Drive allocation and recovery actions during constrained supply situations.
• Lead planning activities across SPM, MRP, and planning systems.
• Resolve complex planning exceptions using RCCA and 8D methodologies.

Skills

NPI spares planning

BOM readiness

Service readiness

SAP

MRP

SPM systems

Planning governance

Analytical skills

RCCA & 8D

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MRP

SPM systems

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.

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: Bangalore, IN-Bangalore, IN

Worker Category: On-site Flex

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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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.

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