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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

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.

Business Operations Analyst 2

Date:  Feb 13, 2026
Location: 

Yokohama, JP-Yokohama, JP

Req ID:  194058
Worker Category:  On-site Flex

The group you’ll be a part of

 

The Global Customer Operations Group brings industry insights and experience to help our customers deliver on their technology roadmaps. We work tirelessly to earn the trust of our customers, because we know that working closely together leads to the highest quality outcomes. 

 

The impact you’ll make

Join Lam as a Business Operations Analyst, where you'll spearhead process improvement initiatives. With your systems knowledge and business process acumen, you expertly collect and analyze data, evaluate processes, 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

CSBG Operations – Forecasting & Operational Excellence

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our CSBG Operations team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with global and regional teams to drive operational efficiency, enhance forecast accuracy, and contribute to data‑driven business growth. If you enjoy working with data, partnering with diverse stakeholders, and improving business processes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

 

 Forecasting & Business Reporting

  • Communicate with each Account Team (AT) to gather, consolidate, and analyze forecasts, and develop Q×R (Quantity × Revenue) projections.
  • Create and manage quarterly revenue and gross margin forecasts.
  • Deliver regular internal reporting (primarily QCR/QFR) to management and stakeholders.
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Operational Performance Visualization

  • Visualize operational KPIs using SAP data and Power BI to support business insights and decision-making.
  • Design, build, and maintain data visualization dashboards using SAP data sources.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

  • Work closely with Corporate, DT teams, and other regions to enhance forecast efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with related departments to build and streamline operational processes that support the CSBG business.
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Who we’re looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to proactively engage with stakeholders
  • A team player who values mutual respect and collaboration
  • A self-starter with strong problem‑solving ability, capable of forming hypotheses and driving verification to resolution
  • Interest in big-data analysis and operational data visualization
  • Strong general PC/OA skills, including basic Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF
  • Passion for improving and streamlining existing workflows and business processes

Preferred qualifications

Comfortable working in English or willing to learn and improve
Experience using systems such as SAP, Power BI, or similar platforms
Ability to create macros using VBA
Hands-on experience in process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives

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.


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