Senior Supply Chain & Supplier Strategy Lead

Lam Research

Penang

Hybrid

MYR 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Job summary

Lam Research in Penang seeks a senior Supply Chain Business Manager (SBM6) to own supply strategy, manage key suppliers, and lead cross‑functional teams through capacity, material, and risk challenges. You will translate product and factory requirements into executable supply plans, drive improvements in delivery, inventory and cost, and provide data‑driven recommendations to senior leadership.

The role requires extensive supplier leadership, ERP experience, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, supplier management, materials, planning, procurement, manufacturing, or operations; experience in semiconductor equipment, electronics, RF systems, or another complex manufacturing environment is strongly desired.
Proven success leading complex supplier recoveries, capacity ramps, shortage resolution, risk mitigation, and cross-functional execution.
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 the ability to translate complex data into business risks, options, and recommendations.
Proven ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders across functions, regions, and organizational levels without direct authority.
Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills, with strong attention to detail, urgency, and accountability in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Own the supply strategy and operating plan for assigned suppliers, commodities, and product families, balancing customer service, capacity, inventory, cost, and risk.
Convert demand, launch milestones, and factory priorities into supplier‑level capacity, material, and delivery requirements.
Lead shortage recovery, commit management, and escalation for critical materials; establish clear owners, milestones, quantities, and delivery dates.
Drive build‑to‑plan execution through constraint analysis, material clear‑to‑build reviews, capacity reflow, allocation decisions, and corrective action follow‑through.
Establish supplier scorecards and operating cadences covering on‑time delivery, commit attainment, lead time, cycle time, quality, responsiveness, inventory, and cost.
Lead executive supplier reviews, root‑cause analysis, corrective action plans, and sustained performance improvement.
Identify multi‑tier supply, capacity, geographic, financial, logistics, and single‑source risks; quantify business exposure and maintain actionable mitigation plans.
Develop continuity strategies including alternate sources, qualified distributors, safety stock, geographic redundancy, capacity reservations, and supplier business continuity plans.
Provide concise executive updates that clearly communicate business impact, recovery trajectory, decisions required, and accountable owners.
Use ERP, planning, and analytical tools to identify trends, model scenarios, prioritize actions, and improve decision quality.
Influence across functions and regions without direct authority and mentor less‑experienced supply chain professionals in structured problem solving and supplier management.