Expeditor 4

Lam Research; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Livermore, CA is seeking an Expeditor to support production schedules by coordinating, routing, and expediting materials through Lam's supply chain. You will address shortages, route incoming materials, and monitor flow between departments to meet commitments.

Working in our Global Operations Group, you’ll collaborate with buyers and suppliers, escalate delays, and help recover plans. The role is on-site with flexible on-site presence and opportunity for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of related experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of SAP MM module and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, route, and expeditｅ materials to meet production schedules.
• Assist with resolving material shortages and ensure proper routing of incoming materials.
• Engage with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments and expedite parts.
• Communicate order status, shipment details, and resolve delivery issues.
• Monitor flow of materials between departments to meet commitments.
• Escalate delays and work with buyers and suppliers on recovery plans.
• Create and manage POs in SAP and related systems (IDAC, ECRs).
• Track hot incoming materials through to receipt in SAP.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Expeditor 4

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: Livermore, CA, US, 94551

Worker Category: On-site Flex

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 an Expeditor, you play an integral role in meeting production schedules. You'll coordinate, route, and expedite materials to address shortages. Your expertise extends to proper routing of incoming materials and monitoring the flow of materials between departments to meet scheduled commitments. Your contribution ensures smooth material handling, supporting Lam's commitment to operational excellence.

What you’ll do

• The Expeditor role supports the Buyers by managing and monitoring material deliveries in and out of the Lam warehouse and assists with resolving material shortages.
• Perform a variety of coordinating, routing, and material handling duties to meet production schedules.
• Engage with suppliers to establish confirmed delivery commitments and expedite parts to remedy shortage problems.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status, shipment details, and resolve delivery issues or discrepancies.
• May ensure incoming materials are properly routed.
• May monitor the flow of materials and parts between departments to meet scheduled commitments.
• Escalate delays and work with buyers and suppliers to determine recovery plan.
• Assist with urgent material needs and expedite inventory movement to minimize production impact.
• Expedites parts to remedy shortage problems. Ensure incoming materials are properly routed. Monitor the flow of materials and parts between departments to meet scheduled commitments through various other system tools.
• PO in SAP, ensuring shipment of material to supplier, creating and ensuring completion of IDAC.
• Tracks hot incoming materials through to receipt in SAP system.
• Process and maintain material reworks and Variance material for Purchasing, including but not limited to, contacting supplier for RMA, creating rework PO, ensuring return shipment of material to supplier.
• Create rework PO's in SAP and IDAC's as requested for ECR's processed by NPI buyers.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience.
• MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Knowledge in SAP MM Module.
• Self-motivated, proactive, high energy, strong work ethic, adaptive, able to meet tight deadlines with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively communicate cross-functionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a desire to work as part of a team.
• Work Schedule: 8 AM - 5 PM PST shift.

Preferred qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production control, logistics, inventory management, or a related operational environment.
• Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP experience preferred).
• Experience analyzing material shortages, inventory issues, and production constraints.

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.

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CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $25.00 - $49.04.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

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