Global Inventory & Operations Leader

Lam Research Corporation; Simpang Ampat; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Regional Manager for Global Inventory Management and Site Manager for GP&O Spares Planning in Malaysia. You will lead a regional team, shape inventory strategies, and partner with global leaders to optimize planning, execution, and performance across Asia.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, process improvement, and talent development, with hybrid on-site and remote work options to support local and regional needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8–12 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong demonstrated management skills to achieve operations and business objectives.
• Experience in a managerial role in inventory management with deep understanding of supply chain, logistics, planning & operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly understand complex systems and processes.
• Understanding of working capital management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of operational business analysts across Asia region.
• Represent the Inventory organization at regional and site level.
• Execute inventory planning and inventory quality initiatives efficiently and at scale.
• Lead End-to-End excess inventory management activities (Excess identification, Prioritization, Liquidation, Disposition).
• Identify root causes of inventory issues and implement corrective actions.
• Execute inventory reduction and optimization opportunities.
• Partner with global spares planning functional leaders to ensure consistent communication and enable success of respective organizations.
• Act as a bridge between functional leaders and Malaysia regional team members to maintain two-way communication.
• Support organizational development and talent growth initiatives for local team.
• Mentor and develop site spares planning team, strengthening functional capability and accountability culture.
• Support global spared planning in hiring, assimilation and day-to-day site operations (attendance, Local infra / Health Safety / HR / Legal support).

Skills

People management

Inventory management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Working capital management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

SPM

Job description

Lam Research is seeking a Regional Manager for Global Inventory Management and Site Manager for GP&O Spares Planning in Malaysia. You will lead a regional team, shape inventory strategies, and partner with global leaders to optimize planning, execution, and performance across Asia.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, process improvement, and talent development, with hybrid on-site and remote work options to support local and regional needs.