Program Manager - Product Transitions and Material Readiness

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

1. Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning, and quality control of production materials.
2. Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
3. Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
4. Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, utilities, and outside services, as well as coordinating global procurement efforts.
5. Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory carrying costs.
6. Reviews and plans requirements for acceptable inventory.
7. May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system.
8. May work with customers in auditing customer inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies.
9. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

What You’ll Do

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide dedicated supply chain operations support to the Lam factory.
2. The Program Manager tracks, monitors and drives the actions for product transitions, supplier readiness, qualifications, and coordinates cross-functional teams through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within tolerable risk levels.
3. Manage technical, non-technical, supply chain projects using an internal customer perspective, typically from initiation through delivery.
4. Provide forecasting, planning, and strategic execution support to the supply chain to meet current and future business requirements.

Other Responsibilities

1. Represent supply chain readiness for manufacturing build and system delivery/shipment.
2. Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies and coordinate root cause corrective actions.
3. Lead and participate in projects to resolve problems or to support continuous process improvement.
4. Develop timely reports and key performance indicators to identify/monitor project delivery challenges.
5. Ability to analyze and utilize data in decision making, achievement of business objectives, and driving best quality solutions, practices, and policies.
6. Ability to work on a large set of issues and projects at the same time.
7. Escalate gaps and unattended risks and issues until resolved.

Who We’re Looking For

1. BS Degree in Business / Engineering.
2. Min 7 years of experience in the industry with good business acumen and interpersonal skills to work in cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
3. High level of organizational skills.
4. Excellent problem-solving methods.
5. Exceptional verbal/presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Excellent knowledge of program management including previous experience working with supply chain and a thorough understanding of best practices.
2. SAP knowledge is a plus.
3. Highly competent communicator who can successfully interact with cross-functional teams, sponsors, management, and business partners.
4. Skilled in MS Excel/Access/PowerPoint/Word.

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 as well as 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.