Global Spare Parts Planner - Inventory Optimization & AI

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a seasoned supply chain planner for service parts and spare parts forecasting. You will manage end-to-end planning and resupply for multiple commodity portfolios, analyze demand signals, and optimize inventory policies to balance service levels with cost.

You will lead cross-functional alignment and drive continuous improvement across global depots. Ideal candidates bring strong experience in parts planning, proficiency with SPM or similar

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 the ability to resolve complex planning issues through 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 remains focused on delivering 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 Root Cause and Corrective Action (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

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Influence stakeholders

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Systems thinking

AI-related projects

Education

Engineering degree in Industrial Production/Mechanical

APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred

Tools

SPM

Job description

Lam Research Corporation in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a seasoned supply chain planner for service parts and spare parts forecasting. You will manage end-to-end planning and resupply for multiple commodity portfolios, analyze demand signals, and optimize inventory policies to balance service levels with cost.

You will lead cross-functional alignment and drive continuous improvement across global depots. Ideal candidates bring strong experience in parts planning, proficiency with SPM or similar