Supply Chain Business Mgr 5 at Lam Research

Simpang Ampat, Penang, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Materials Management, Project Management, Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Statistical Analysis, Capacity Planning, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Manufacturing Processes, Creative Thinking

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

This Sr. Supply Chain Business Manager (SBM) position is an individual contributor that plays a vital role with our suppliers. The SBM will work with suppliers to manage and improve their processes, drive operational excellence in supply chain operations, and participate in continuous improvement programs. Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolves discrepancies. Creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise wide systems. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. Define, monitor, and evaluate supplier performance metrics Identify risks associated within the selected supplier base Drive continuous supplier process and performance improvement related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, Supplier Managed Inventory) capacity planning and manufacturing strategies Document and share best known methods Assess available and needed capacity Manage allocations/priorities Works on escalations and delivery improvements Drive lead-time reduction efforts Support cost reduction efforts Create presentation, white papers, process flow charts to support continuous process improvement programs Represent Supply Chain Operations across the global organization Ensure internal/external customer needs are met Encourage supplier involvement in highly technical / contractually complex new product part designs using the suppliers' expertise to optimize quality and manufacturability Work with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problems to ensure on time delivery of critical material Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent professional experience 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in semiconductor industry Intermediate to advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Business suite. Project/program management skills and abilities Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes (aptitude/proficiency) Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams Strong matrix management abilities Relationship building abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, strong negotiation skills, strong mentoring, & influencing change Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, materials management, manufacturing processes, business fundamentals/finance Creative thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities Solid analytical skills and understanding of statistical process control and basic statistical analysis used in production environment Good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance SAP experience will be a plus Candidates with previous work experience in commodity management, procurement, contracting, materials management, operations management encouraged to apply Certification by NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Management) and/or APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced degree

Responsibilities

The Sr. Supply Chain Business Manager will manage and improve supplier processes, drive operational excellence, and participate in continuous improvement programs. They will also monitor material movement, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with material standards.