Global Spare Parts Planner - Data-Driven & Cross-Functional

LAM RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.; Batu Kawan; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a seasoned planning professional to ensure availability of replenishment spare parts and upgrade kits across a global network.

You will lead end-to-end material resupply, analyze consumption trends, and optimize inventory policies to balance service levels and efficiency. The role requires 6–9 years in service parts planning, engineering background, and experience with global supply chains.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in service parts/spares planning, inventory management, forecasting, and material replenishment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate cross-functionally
• Collaborate with team members, share best practices, and contribute to capability development across the planning organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking capabilities with data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment in a matrix organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive sustainable business results.
• Speak Up – Voices ideas, concerns, and recommendations with confidence and data.
• Own the Outcome – Takes accountability for business results and customer impact.
• Challenge the Status Quo - Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Perseverance & Resilience – Navigates ambiguity, adapts to change, and delivers results.
• Familiarity with service planning, forecasting, and optimization system software (Preferably SPM)
• Semiconductor capital equipment product knowledge and relevant experience in the semiconductor industry
• Experience leading global or multi-regional supply chain planning initiatives.
• Exposure to inventory optimization, digital transformation, automation, or advanced analytics initiatives.
• Drive AI related projects

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assuring the availability of replenishment spare parts and upgrade kits for customers and regional depots across a global network.
• Manage end-to-end planning and resupply of material for assigned commodity portfolios in support of customer service, asset management, and business objectives.
• Analyze historical consumption, installed base trends, business signals, and new product requirements to develop and maintain effective demand and inventory plans.
• Implement and optimize planning parameters, replenishment strategies, and inventory policies to balance service levels, inventory investment, and operational efficiency.
• Review and act on MRP exception messages, supply-demand imbalances, and material shortages to ensure continuity of supply and customer support.
• Lead planning for complex or business-critical commodities and act as a subject matter expert for assigned planning domains.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Regional Operations, and Customer Support teams to resolve planning issues and improve business outcomes.
• Conduct RCCA analysis for planning issues and lead implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, service readiness, process standardization, and planning productivity.
• Present planning performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Service parts planning

Inventory management

Forecasting

Material replenishment

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in Industrial Production/Mechanical

APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred

Tools

SPM

MRP system

Job description

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a seasoned planning professional to ensure availability of replenishment spare parts and upgrade kits across a global network.

You will lead end-to-end material resupply, analyze consumption trends, and optimize inventory policies to balance service levels and efficiency. The role requires 6–9 years in service parts planning, engineering background, and experience with global supply chains.