What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Planning Process Expert position at Lam Research?
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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.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.
Principal Planning Process Expert
Date: Apr 4, 2025
Location:
Livermore, CA, US, 94551
Req ID: 188629
Worker Category: On-site Flex
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
Global Operations at Lam Research has embarked on a business transformation journey to create next-generation business processes and solutions to significantly increase business efficiency and speed. The Principal Planning Process Expert is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation to enable future business growth at an unprecedented level.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a results-oriented and innovative professional with deep expertise in supply chain planning process engineering and large transformational initiatives. The ideal candidate should demonstrate exceptional communication skills, thought leadership, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change. A process-minded approach and experience in systems implementation and influencing stakeholders across a global organization are essential.
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 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.
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.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $140,000 - Max $302,000.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
Our Perks And Benefits
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.
Discover more at Lam Benefits
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Demand Planner, Fulfillment, Supply Planner, Operations
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.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.
Principal Planning Process Expert
Date: Apr 4, 2025
Location:
Livermore, CA, US, 94551
Req ID: 188629
Worker Category: On-site Flex
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
Global Operations at Lam Research has embarked on a business transformation journey to create next-generation business processes and solutions to significantly increase business efficiency and speed. The Principal Planning Process Expert is a unique opportunity to lead the transformation to enable future business growth at an unprecedented level.
What You’ll Do
- Lead business transformation by re-engineering the business processes and implement systems to ensure it meets the Global Operation’s strategic objectives and goals.
- Lead the adoption of industry-standard/best practices to support business scalability and business growth in the coming years.
- Facilitate the definition of clear problem statements, develop vision and plans, establish success criteria, identify business benefits, and ensure accountability.
- Drive from capabilities development through full implementation across global manufacturing and supply chain network.
- Facilitate innovative solutions by leveraging thought leadership and strategic influence.
- Seamlessly collaborate and work across multiple teams (internal and external) to implement the solutions.
- Lead changes to ensure the effective adoption of the processes and systems by the end-user community.
- Evaluate transformation outcomes to ensure goal alignment and implement corrective actions or improvements as needed.
We are seeking a results-oriented and innovative professional with deep expertise in supply chain planning process engineering and large transformational initiatives. The ideal candidate should demonstrate exceptional communication skills, thought leadership, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change. A process-minded approach and experience in systems implementation and influencing stakeholders across a global organization are essential.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operational research, Supply Chain, or related field. MBA or master’s preferred
- Twelve (12) years of experience in operations, strong knowledge of operational processes, data, tools, and improvement initiatives including experience in business process reengineering in leading/fast-growth companies.
- Deep subject matter expertise in S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing
- Influenced organizational change by driving partnerships and alignment across the organizations
- Delivered large planning programs with business process reengineering using problem-solving methodology
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across a global organization
- 2 full life cycle experience in business transformation programs
- Outstanding communication at all levels across the organizations
- Experience in systems implementation (e.g., SAP S4, Kinaxis, Informatica, 1Network, MS Data Fabrics & RPA technologies etc.,)
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 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.
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.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $140,000 - Max $302,000.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
Our Perks And Benefits
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.
Discover more at Lam Benefits
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Demand Planner, Fulfillment, Supply Planner, Operations
Salary : $302,000
