Operations Business Analyst 3

The group you’ll be a part of

 [Global Operations] [Global Manufacturing Inventory]  

The impact you’ll make

Join Lam as an Operations Business Analyst, where you'll spearhead process improvement initiatives. With your data expertise, you collect and analyze data through a range of Business Intelligence (BI) tools and apps, develop metrics, and identify root causes with data-driven indicators for future improvements. Organizing cross-functional project teams, you communicate team progress and survey best practices, showcasing your commitment to operational excellence at Lam.

What you’ll do

• Will drive program management initiatives and supply chain optimization, acting as a key liaison between business operations and leadership.
• The ideal candidate will confidently present to senior management, respond promptly to leadership requests, and ensure seamless execution of cross-functional projects.
• The primary focus of this position is on inventory management analysis & execution.
• The operations business analyst will monitor inventory levels and activity in order to identify any potential excess or obsolete (E&O) inventory with the goal of eliminating or mitigating any negative impact.
• The analyst will perform root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improving overall inventory management as well as mitigation execution for excess depletion.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Proven ability to communicate confidently and effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in program management within a supply chain or operations environment.
• Strong track record of responding promptly and effectively to management requests and business needs.
• Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience in change management for inventory related projects and programs.
• Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
• Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
• Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
• Collects data to identify root cause of problems. Measures performance against process requirements.
• Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls.
• Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes.
• Performs cost and benefit analysis

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in supply chain program management, operations analytics, or business process improvement.

- Ability to drive process improvements and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver results.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and SAP.

- Experience in Kinaxis Environment would be added as an advantage

Our commitment

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.