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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.

Join Lam as a Lead Operations Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in increasing operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Planning Organization by employing analytical methodologies to identify patterns, trends, and outliers in data that will guide informed decision‑making and improve business strategies. You will be responsible for optimizing planning metrics in order to improve forecasting accuracy for supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics to enhance efficiency and output.

• Lead the collection, processing, analyzing, and interpretation of data to help provide strategic leadership and positively influence effective business strategies.
• Responsible for driving effective operational scorecard reviews (L3) with functional Operation Analysts.
• Responsible for generating and representing operational scorecards in executive operational reviews (L2).
• PMO Lead – lead Systems Planning AOP and Executive-sponsored programs.
• Functional lead for 8
  
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• Establish and sustain BKMs for analytic standards and compliance.
• Develop the Operations Analyst team into next-generation leaders.

• Curious – a strong desire to dig and understand the root cause of problems (5x why).
• Lives in the details while understanding the big (holistic) picture.
• Is a self‑starter – will not know everything but can teach themselves anything.
• Does not mind occasionally doing repetitive data‑entry/data‑cleanup tasks in order to get a desired output.
• Is hyper‑organized and is energized by bringing clarity and control to ambiguous and chaotic situations.
• Can articulate simple, accurate conclusions from large amounts of data.
• Can quickly build trust and establish rapport with all stakeholders and management levels.
• Takes pride in output that has their name on it.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field with 8 years of related experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience influencing stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success working in a fast‑paced, global working environment.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret and utilize data for decision support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Power BI and other analytics tools.

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 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.

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.

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.