The group you'll be a part of
Global Planning & Operations (GP&O) - Global Production Planning
The impact you'll make
As a Project Manager on the Global Production Planning team, you will develop strategic and tactical production plans that align customer demand with Lam's global manufacturing capabilities. You will set global production output across an 18‑month planning horizon while optimizing the global factory network to minimize constraints, increase flexibility, and enable rapid response to changing customer needs. A key focus of this role is driving Finished Goods Inventory (FGI) health through robust analysis, projections, and cross‑functional dispositioning to minimize unassigned inventory.
What You'll Do
- Gather capability and constraint inputs from Global Operations partners (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics) to develop the global Production Plan
- Contribute to GOps Sizing (S&OP) by creating and communicating the rolling 18‑month Production Plan on a monthly cadence
- Establish quarterly scheduling targets for Global Master Scheduling and drive accountability to the Global Production Plan
- Lead Finished Goods Inventory (FGI) analysis and projections, identifying risks and opportunities across the planning horizon
- Drive unassigned FGI to zero by partnering cross‑functionally with GOps stakeholders to determine optimal disposition actions (e.g., allocation, reconfiguration, redeployment, or other mitigation paths)
- Monitor factory routing and completion performance, driving increased capacity flexibility through cycle‑time improvements
- Define production schedules supporting Business Continuity Planning (BCP) build demonstrations
- Partner cross‑functionally to drive continuous improvement in global planning, FGI management processes, and supporting systems
- Provide data‑driven insights and recommendations to support leadership decision‑making
- Develop clear, concise, and executive‑level communications for stakeholdersManage execution, risks, and schedules to ensure alignment with business objectives
Minimum Qualifications
Who we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in production planning, operations, inventory management, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory positions and driving cross‑functional disposition decisions
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders across globally distributed teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and executive‑level communication skills
- Excellent collaboration and project management capabilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
- Semiconductor industry or global supplier experience is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or PRINCE2.
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. 
