Director, Spares Planning

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At Lam Research, we create equipment that 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.

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Date:
Aug 18, 2026

Location:

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category:
On-site Flex

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 Director, Service Parts (Spares) Planning provides executive leadership for global Service Parts Planning functions. This role develops and executes strategies that support the mission and vision of Global Spares Planning, delivering differentiated customer availability while optimizing inventory investment and business profitability.

Leads multiple planning organizations and managers across a global matrixed environment. Responsible for strategy deployment, operational performance, organizational capability, succession planning, and cross-functional alignment.

Service level and availability performance, inventory turns and E&O, forecast accuracy, planning productivity, NPI readiness, repair effectiveness, escalation responsiveness, and organizational capability development.

Sets planning priorities, resource allocation recommendations, operating models, inventory strategies, escalation paths, and planning transformation roadmaps in partnership with business leadership.

Strategic thinking, operational excellence, executive presence, change leadership, talent development, cross-functional influence, business acumen, and data-driven decision making

• Drive best-in-class global service parts availability across depot, consignment, and emergency fulfillment networks.
• Provide end-to-end leadership across Service Parts (Spares) Planning processes.
• Create clear operating models and role clarity between Global and Regional planning organizations.
• Partner with CSBG Services, Business Operations, GOPs, Supply Chain, Finance, and regional teams to align business objectives and execution plans.
• Lead accountability systems, business reviews, and Lam Management System practices to deliver predictable results.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, digital transformation, and scalability initiatives.
• Develop long-range workforce, succession, and capability plans for the planning organization.
• Champion customer satisfaction, inventory optimization, and profitability objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in planning, supply chain, manufacturing, service operations, or related functions.
• 7+ years of leadership experience including management of managers and global teams.
• Deep expertise in service parts planning, inventory management, forecasting, lifecycle planning, and supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale organizational transformation and operational excellence programs.
• Experience working within a complex global matrix environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to travel ~10% to meet with global teams in Asia, Europe and the US

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.

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