Supply Chain Business Manager

Overview

The group you’ll be a part of
Mechatronics Commodity, Global Operations

The impact you’ll make
We have an exciting opportunity in the Mechatronics commodity to support Lam’s growth. This position is part of the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) organization. In this position, you, as a Supplier Business Manager, will play a vital role with the Mechatronics suppliers. You will support the commodity strategy and work across organizations on key objectives such as driving suppliers to deliver to commitments and key performance metrics, supporting business continuity plan adoption and execution, and executing deliveries within available supplier capacity.

You are the key interface to the supplier’s operations and own their performance to Lam. The candidate will represent the Supply Chain on cross-functional teams with Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Engineers. The candidate should be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a focus on supporting customers. This individual should also possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently in a close-knit team setting.

The candidate will define and monitor metrics in line with AOP objectives relative to supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement; then drives the team to address and close gaps to meet objectives.

• Defines metrics and monitors supplier performance against established scorecards and expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement and sustainability. Regularly evaluate performance benchmarks and risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
• Continuously working on process improvement to deploy and develop best-known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max, consignment) and manufacturing strategies, at times in partnership with Strategic Commodity Managers.
• Motivate and drive the improvement of the suppliers’ manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Knowledge of supply chain management business processes and proper governance controls for factory management.
• Establishes goals with supplier to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand.
• Represents supplier business management on cross-functional commodity teams that focus on supply challenges and to ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied.
• Maintains current knowledge on relevant trends through personal contact, industry reports, trade journals, etc.
• Works with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problems to ensure on-time delivery of critical material to support customer and company requirements.
• Develops presentations, white papers, process flow charts to support continuous process improvement projects.
• Works with suppliers to monitor product costs, prevent negative PPV, and support cost reduction efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or applied sciences with 8 years of experience; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a Ph.D with 3 years.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry, working with global suppliers.
• Familiarity with semiconductors, electrical equipment, or high-technology supply chain management practices, standards, and organizations.
• Strong business acumen, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with various levels and roles throughout the organization.
• Technical understanding of electro-mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, commercial off-the-shelf items and OEM components.
• Proven experience with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution.

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