Global Supply Chain MD: Strategy, Growth & Partnerships

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Corporation is seeking an experienced Managing Director, Supply Chain to lead the strategy, performance, and transformation of its global supply chain organization. You will ensure supply continuity, optimize costs and inventory, and build strategic supplier partnerships to enable operational excellence and competitive advantage.

This executive role requires translating vision into execution, influencing across the enterprise, and developing high-performing global teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, operations, procurement, or manufacturing.
• 12+ years of leadership experience managing global teams and complex business operations.
• Proven success leading supply chain organizations in a global manufacturing environment.
• Strategic and forward-thinking leader with strong business acumen.
• Executive presence and ability to drive results through influence and collaboration.
• Experience leading organizational change and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supply chain, sourcing, supplier, and commodity strategies.
• Lead supplier selection, strategic partnerships, negotiations, and performance management.
• Drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, flexibility, capacity, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure material availability and optimize inventory, planning, and supply-demand management.
• Lead business continuity, capacity readiness, product ramp support, and shortage recovery.
• Build and inspire high-performing global teams across regions and functions.
• Partner with Product Groups, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive presence

Influence & collaboration

Change management

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lam Research Corporation is seeking an experienced Managing Director, Supply Chain to lead the strategy, performance, and transformation of its global supply chain organization. You will ensure supply continuity, optimize costs and inventory, and build strategic supplier partnerships to enable operational excellence and competitive advantage.

This executive role requires translating vision into execution, influencing across the enterprise, and developing high-performing global teams across