Materials Planner 2

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA, is seeking a Materials Planner 2 to coordinate material requests, BOMs, and shipments across the production cycle. You’ll work with requestors, approvers, finance, buyers, and logistics partners to keep information accurate and handoffs on track.

You will own ERF/RPM submissions, verify part numbers, and support kitting and campus logistics, with close collaboration with TPMs, PMs, and SCMs to drive procurement and logistics improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of related experience required.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment or fab operations is helpful.
• Familiarity with SAP/OMS or similar ERP systems is desirable.
• Background in material tracking, inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving is valued.

Responsibilities

• Own ERF/RPM submission and routing through approval.
• Coordinate with Lam locations worldwide to acquire, prepare, and deliver equipment.
• Expedite campus logistics and material movement, tracking readiness and handoffs.
• Keep material transactions and status information accurate.
• Collaborate with TPMs, PMs, and SCMs to drive procurement and logistics improvements.

Skills

Material planning

SAP / OMS familiarity

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

OMS

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.

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

Join the product group team at Lam Research, supporting the material readiness that keeps program work moving. As a Material Planner 2, you will coordinate material requests, approval follow-up, shipments, campus movement and kitting support. You will work with requestors, approvers, finance, buyers and logistics partners to keep information accurate and material handoffs on track.

The impact you’ll make

As a Materials Planner at Lam, you play a vital role in coordinating the movement of materials throughout the production cycle. You determine material requirements and specifications, produce needed materials, and maintain bills of materials (BOM). Your expertise in material management will help shape Lam's streamline and cost-effective production processes.

What you’ll do

Own ERF/RPM submission and routing through approval. Check request completeness, verify part numbers and quantities, and confirm need dates and charge coding.

Coordinate with Lam customer and lab locations around the world to aquire, prepare, and deliver semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Coordinate ZSA and SAF shipments and MTT activities from submission through staging and material handoff to the dock.

Exepdite campus logistics and material movement, tracking readiness and handoffs with requestors and logistics partners. Support kitting, coordinating bagging and tagging with the kitting team for kits and builds.

Keep material transactions and status information accurate and current.

Work closely with Technical Program Managers (TPMs), Product Managers (PMs), and Strategic Commodity Managers (SCMs) to accomplish required projects. Identify and participate as key stakeholders in practical improvements to for procurement, pilot manufacturing, logistics, and engineering activities.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in semiconductor equipment, assembly or fab operations is helpful, as is familiarity with SAP, OMS or similar enterprise systems. Background in material tracking, inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving, kitting, or request and purchase-order documentation will support your success. Experience with data analysis, root-cause problem solving and practical process improvements is also valuable.

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.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $70,304.00 - $133,000.00.

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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