Senior Supply Chain & Supplier Strategy Lead

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, seeks a senior Supply Chain Business Manager 6 to drive end‑to‑end supplier management for RF technology products. You will translate product and factory needs into supplier strategies, lead risk mitigation, and push improvements across delivery, inventory, and total cost.

You will partner with global suppliers, lead cross‑functional teams, and deliver executive updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, supplier management, materials, planning, procurement, manufacturing, or operations; experience in semiconductor equipment, electronics, RF systems, or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP, demand and supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing operations, lead‑time management, and supplier performance systems.
• Advanced analytical and structured problem‑solving skills with ability to translate data into risks, options, and recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills with attention to detail in fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the supply strategy and operating plan for assigned suppliers, commodities, and product families; balance service, capacity, inventory, cost, and risk.
• Convert demand, launch milestones, and factory priorities into supplier‑level requirements for capacity, material, and delivery.
• Lead shortage recovery, commit management, and escalation for critical materials with defined owners and milestones.
• Drive build‑to‑plan execution through constraint analysis, material clearance, and corrective action follow‑through.
• Establish supplier scorecards and cadences covering on‑time delivery, lead time, quality, and cost.
• Lead executive supplier reviews and root‑cause analysis with sustained performance improvement.
• Identify multi‑tier risks and develop continuity strategies including alternate sources and safety stock.
• Provide concise executive updates and use ERP/analytics to improve decision quality; mentor others in supplier management.

Skills

Supply chain management

Supplier management

Demand planning

Inventory management

MRP

Data analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA with emphasis in supply chain, operations, engineering, or business

Tools

SAP

ERP system

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Lam Research in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, seeks a senior Supply Chain Business Manager 6 to drive end‑to‑end supplier management for RF technology products. You will translate product and factory needs into supplier strategies, lead risk mitigation, and push improvements across delivery, inventory, and total cost.

You will partner with global suppliers, lead cross‑functional teams, and deliver executive updates.