Material Analyst, Sr. (Buyer/Planner)

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.

• Understand the incoming obsolescence issue raised in the Product Lifecycle Management platform (iPLM)
• Coordinate with multiple suppliers, contract manufacturers, open market suppliers, brokers to identify inventory of the obsolete component.
• Understand consumption and demand for the obsolete component using the ERP system (SAP)
• Perform comprehensive material assessment considering available inventory, historical consumption and forecasted demand to give single source of truth from the supply and demand of the obsolete part.
• Get material quotes from open market suppliers, brokers for hard-to-find components.
• Summarize and communicate the findings and analysis to the internal cross functional teams (product management, engineering) and resolve any queries.
• Correctly capture and determine the urgency of the obsolescence impact based on material assessment.

• Years of Experience : 4 to 6 years
• Job Experience : Experience in supply chain management, obsolescence management, Engineering Change management, Inventory Management, planning.
• Educational Qualification : Any Bachelor’s Degree, Equivalent Diploma
• Experience in supply chain management, purchasing, buyer or planning business processes in manufacturing organizations.
• Experience in working with advanced MS Excel, MS Access & MS Word
• Very good communication skills (written & verbal) in English.

• Knowledge and experience in Life cycle analysis, Product Change Notification, Component Obsolescence management,
• Knowledge of SAP or any ERP or PLM 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.

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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.