Materials Planner 2

Lam Research; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Singapore is seeking an Inventory Planner to guide stocking and replenishment for the Account team, ensuring materials are available to support customer projects. You will partner with customers, account teams and field service to optimize inventory levels and use SAP data for forecasting.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work options within a hybrid model. A bachelor’s in engineering and 3–5 years’ related experience are preferred, with strong English and

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.

The impact you’ll make

Responsible for planning and monitoring the materials and products used by the Account team. Ensure that the region doesn't run out of the materials/parts needed to support our customers. Portfolio includes managing the flow of inventory and make sure products are properly shipped to customers. Partnering with the Account team, you set up a business process for determining proper stocking and replenishment level and representing the region to the corporate to get the required stock.

What You’ll Do

• Partner the Account team to understand the business requirements (demand forecast drivers) to determine proper stocking and replenishment level. Represent the region to the corporate team to get the required resources
• Work with external customers, internal account team and field service personnel to determine replenishment systems/processes, issue and receipt procedures, required inventory control policies and procedures, management information system to support material availability control and distribution to the Field
• Responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, defining appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and off-spec material and reduce aging material
• From historical usage develop and maintain plan for every part. Use the plan for every part data to update and maintain SAP for forecasting purposes.
• Develop and enforce business processes and work flows to enable efficient and effective operations
• Any other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of related experience
• Knowledge of SAP system is an advantage
• Possesses strong inter-personal and communications skills.
• Experience in dealing with difficult work partners
• Commands good oral and written English
• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor

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.