What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Business Analyst 3 position at Lam Research?
The group you’ll be a part of
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam’s etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
The impact you’ll make
You will drive data-informed procurement operations and inventory strategy to ensure critical semiconductor development, qualification, and customer demo activities are never constrained by silicon wafer availability, budget misalignment, or poor forecasting. This role directly influences cost control and operational continuity across Lam’s global sites.
What You’ll Do
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.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam’s etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.
The impact you’ll make
You will drive data-informed procurement operations and inventory strategy to ensure critical semiconductor development, qualification, and customer demo activities are never constrained by silicon wafer availability, budget misalignment, or poor forecasting. This role directly influences cost control and operational continuity across Lam’s global sites.
What You’ll Do
- Procurement Operations: Accountable for end-to-end wafer and film procurement execution, including purchase order tracking, supplier coordination, and delivery oversight.
- Inventory Analysis: Monitor inventory health, forecast coverage in weeks and quarters, and proactively mitigate supply risks across Fremont, KTC, and other global sites.
- Budget & Spend Tracking: Partner with Finance to align quarterly forecasts, cross-charges, and spend visibility for wafer and film categories.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Interface with Process Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and external suppliers to align on requirements, timelines, and cost targets.
- 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.
- A detail-oriented, self-directed analyst who can independently manage complex procurement scopes and bridge engineering, finance, and operations stakeholders in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.
- Demonstrated experience in operations, supply chain, procurement, or business analysis.
- Semiconductor industry experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with silicon wafers, thin films, or semiconductor consumables.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with project/ticketing tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Experience working with international or multi-site operations.
- Experience or knowledge of global tariffs on silicon wafers.
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.
Our Perks And Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.