Business Operations Analyst 3

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

Join Lam as a Business Operations Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in increasing operational effectiveness & efficiency of the Planning Organization by employing analytical methodologies that guide decision makers to eliminate problems and meet business objectives. 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 to drive 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

• Measure and publish operations performance to established metrics and targets to ensure planning is sending accurate forecasting signals to supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics to optimize efficiency and output.
• Perform gap-analysis and link to operational systems and processes.
• Provide risk-assessments and forecasting outcomes.
• Present data-based prescriptive and actional recommendations to leadership.
• Communicate process gaps (including nonstandard work instructions) within the local and global organizations.
• Drive process change cross functionally.
• Ensure compliance of analytics standards.

An ideal Operations Analyst is:

• Curious – a strong desire to dig to and understand the root cause of problems (5x why)
• Lives in the details while understanding the big (holistic) picture.
• Is a self-starter – will not know everything but can teach themselves anything.
• Does not mind occasionally doing repetitive data-entry/data-cleanup tasks in order to get a desired output.
• Is hyper-organized and is energized from bringing clarity and control to ambiguous and chaotic situations.
• Can articulate simple, accurate conclusions from large amounts of data.
• Can quickly build trust and establish rapport with all stakeholders and management levels.
• Takes pride in output that has their name on it.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related operational experience with a  or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with experience influencing stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success working in fast-paced global working environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret and utilize data for decision support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Power BI and other analytics tools.

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.