Supply Chain Business Manager

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Mechatronics Commodity, Global Operations

We have an exciting opportunity in the Mechatronics commodity to be able 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, play a vital role with the Mechatronics suppliers. You will have the opportunity to support the commodity strategy and work across organizations on key objectives such as driving suppliers to deliver to commitments and key performance metrics, support business continuity plan adoption and execution, and execute 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. Candidate should be a result-driven, self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting customers. This individual should also possess the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, to adapt to changing priorities and work independently in a close-knit team setting.

Candidate will define & monitor metrics in line with AOP (annual operating plan) objectives relative to supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous improvement; then drives team to address and close gaps to meet objectives.

• Define metrics and monitor supplier performance against established scorecards and expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement and sustainability. Regularly evaluate performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
• Continuously work on process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max, consignment) & 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.
• Establish goals with suppliers to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand.
• Represent supplier business management on cross-functional commodity teams that focus on supply challenges, and to ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied.
• Maintain current knowledge on relevant trends by personal contact, industry reports, trade journals, etc.
• Work with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problems to ensure on-time delivery of critical material to support customer and company requirements.
• Develop presentations, white papers, process flow charts to support continuous process improvement projects.
• Work with suppliers to monitor product costs preventing negative PPV and supporting 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 working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry Experience, 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 of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution.

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