Supply Chain Business Mgr 3

Lam Research; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Penang is seeking a Supply Chain Business Manager who partners with suppliers to drive operational excellence through data-driven planning and monitoring of material movement in the global production cycle.

You will benchmark supplier performance, manage risk, and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve productivity and supply continuity, with a focus on continuity planning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS in business or technical field.
• 5+ years in supply chain or project management, semiconductor preferred.
• Analytical and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience with continuity planning and supplier risk mitigation.
• Ability to solve delivery issues through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own the supplier relationship as the primary business interface.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies for cost, capacity, and risk.
• Lead business reviews and escalation management.
• Support supplier qualification, sourcing, and capacity expansion.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure business continuity.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution to meet goals.

Skills

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Data-driven planning

Education

BA/BS/MS degree in business or technical field

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

At Lam, as a Supply Chain Business Manager, you play a crucial role in partnering with suppliers to drive operational excellence. Your data-driven approach ensures effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring material movement through our dynamic global production cycle. You’ll benchmark and monitor supplier performance to manage risk. By driving continuous supplier process improvements you support the productivity and efficiency of Lam's operations.

What You’ll Do

• Own the overall supplier relationship and serve as the primary business interface between the company and assigned suppliers.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies to support business objectives, cost competitiveness, capacity readiness, and risk mitigation.
• Lead business reviews and escalation management.
• Support supplier qualification, sourcing, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure business continuity.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution to achieve operational and business goals.

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum Education: BA/BS/MS degree in business or technical field.
• 5+ years of related experience in a supply chain, project management. Preferably in semiconductor industry.
• Problem solving ability for delivery issue through collaboration with partners.
• Requires excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally.
• Experience with continuity planning and risk mitigation development with suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business and technical background with an understanding of special surface treatment processes like anodization, coating and speciality cleaning process.
• Capable of developing and delivering compelling arguments and presentations.
• Maintains current knowledge on relevant trends through professional networking, industry reports, trade journals, etc.

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.