Materials Planner 3

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

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

This role will have a direct impact on customer service, inventory efficiency, and business continuity by ensuring the right spare parts and upgrade kits are available when needed across global depots. The person will drive data-based planning decisions, reduce supply risks and shortages, optimize inventory investment, and improve planning processes through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Who we’re looking for

• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Years of Experience: 6 - 9 years


• Job Experience: Experience in an MRP-based Planning for Spare Parts or any other segment


• Educational: Engineering degree in the field of Industrial Production/Mechanical (APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred)

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.