Managing Director, Supply Chain

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

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

As Managing Director, Supply Chain, you will lead the strategy, performance, and transformation of Lam's global supply chain commodity organization. You will be responsible for ensuring supply continuity, supporting business growth, optimizing cost and inventory, and building cross-company strategic supplier partnerships that enable operational excellence and competitive advantage.

This executive leadership role requires a strategic, results-oriented leader who can translate vision into execution, influence across the enterprise, and develop high-performing global teams.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute global supply chain, sourcing, supplier, and commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, strategic partnerships, commercial 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 processes.
• Lead business continuity, capacity readiness, product ramp support, and shortage recovery efforts.
• Build, develop, and inspire high-performing global teams across multiple regions and functions.
• Partner closely with Product Groups, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Operations leaders to achieve enterprise objectives.
• Lead executive supplier engagements, business reviews, and critical escalations.
• Communicate supply chain strategies, risks, and performance to senior executives, customers, and supplier leadership.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA equivalent) 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.
• Strong business acumen and executive presence.
• Proven ability to drive results through influence and collaboration.
• Skilled in leading organizational change and developing talent.
• Committed to accountability, continuous improvement, and customer success.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, capital equipment, electronics, or high-technology manufacturing industries.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, inventory management, capacity planning, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level and drive enterprise-wide transformation.
• Experience leading teams and supplier networks across North America, Asia, and Europe.

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.

Salary

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

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.