Mgr, Business Operations Mgmt

Lam Research; 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

The group you’ll be a part of

Global Operations | Global Planning and Operations | Global Inventory Manangement team

The impact you’ll make

Leads process improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives in order to arrive at best practices. Plans, manages, and controls the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment, group or team. Brings expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership and compliance with procedures, etc. Advises business groups by providing strategic direction to initiative prioritization, integration and resource application. Ensures that policies and procedures align with corporate vision. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel ensuring efficient operation of the function.

What you’ll do

This position will act as a Regional Manager for Global Inventory Management Team and Site Manager for GP&O Spares Planning team

Key Responsibilities Global Inventory Management

• Lead team of operational business analyst 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.
• Particpate in excess inventory analysis and financial reviews.

Key Resposibilities Site Manager Role

• Partner with global spares plannng functional leaders to ensure consistent communication &enable success of respective organizations
• Act as a bridge between functional leaders and Malaysia regional team mebers to maintain 2 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)

Who we’re looking for

• 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.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Optional but Recommended)

• Experience in a global supply chain, high‑tech manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with ERP, planning, or fulfillment systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, SPM).
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.

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.