Lead Solution Architect - Global Operations and Supply Chain

The Global Information Systems Group is dedicated to the success of Lam through providingbest-in-class and innovative information system solutions and services. Together, we supportusers globally with data, information, and systems to achieve their business objectives.

The Lead Solution Architect is a self-motivated individual who challenges the status quo and drives innovation. This is a role best suited for high-performers, problem solvers, and innovators with leadership qualities. This leader will play a critical role in Lam's multi-year Digital Transformation (DT) journey supporting the manufacturing and extended warehouse integration process.

The Lead Solution Architect will work closely with Lam's Global Operations and Supply Chain Teams which includes - Executives, DT Leads, Business Process owners, Business & Systems Analysts, Functional/Enterprise Architects, and Consulting partners. The ideal candidate's background will demonstrate an ability to partner with both Business & Technology teams in architecting and implementing scalable processes and technologies to address business needs and enable tangible business outcomes.

The candidate must have extensive experience in implementing and integrating planning, manufacturing, procurement and logistics processes across various methods, including discrete and repetitive manufacturing. It is crucial that they possess comprehensive knowledge and expertise in integrating various functions within operations and supply chain.

* Lead the end-to-end process into solutions designs, oversee the translation of business requirements to functional specifications document for planning, manufacturing, logistics and procurement.

* Partners closely with business, systems analysts, development, architecture and project teams to facilitate optimal solution design and delivery.

* Integrated solution designs utilizing SAP to integrate multiple operations domains like planning, manufacturing, logistics and procurement modules.

* Responsible to lead with architectural thought leadership to analyze multiple solution options, model through proof-of-concepts, and implement new processes and tools to maximize business benefits and achieve capability roadmap objectives.

* Hands-on Experience in Procurement processes, e.g., Material Requirement Planning, RFQ, forecasting, PO Management, Consignment, Sub-contracting and Supplier Collaboration, Capacity planning and Constraints, , Costing and Supplier invoicing

* Hands-on Experience in Production Planning process, Master Data management, Production Order Execution, and Repetitive manufacturing process.

* Hands-on experience in designing inbound and outbound logistic processes integrating with sales, procurement and manufacturing processes.

* Strong experience in SAP ECC and S/4 modules - Materials Management(MM), Production Planning Detailed Scheduling(PP/DS), and Logistics Execution(LE).

* Experience in MTO / ETO industry utilizing Configurable Products with understanding of SAP VC module for BOM creation.

Experience with both waterfall and agile project management methodologies, and ability to deliver on integrated solution responsibilities during various project phases including:

o Requirements (Validation and Alignment)
o Design (Blueprint and Spec)
o Develop (Technical Spec, Prototyping, Configuration, and Unit testing)
o Test (Integration testing and User acceptance testing)
o Training/Documentation
o Deploy (Cutover, Go Live)
o Run (Post-mortem, Hypercare)
o Able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
o Provide end user support during hyper care
* Must be able to demonstrate the skills and ability to build effective and productive relationships within and outside the immediate team and developers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a related field required
• 10+ years overall SAP experience with 5+ years of experience in ECC & S/4 (MM, PP & LE)
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple enterprise systems include SAP and No code platforms
• Have worked hands-on in multiple end-to-end implementation projects, that included: Analysis, design, configuration, development build, test, and deployment, including training and data conversion
• Extensive expertise in SAP manufacturing and logistics master data, including enterprise configuration and cross-module dependencies
• Leadership and Management experience and capabilities
• Strong problem solving, analytical/critical thinking, oral/written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently or with limited direction

• Knowledge and understanding of SAP S/4 Modules such as Extended Warehouse Management and Transportation Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of planning systems such as Kinaxis RR, manufacturing execution systems such as Siemens Opcenter.
• Experience in transformation programs, especially migrating from SAP ECC to S/4.
• Experience in working with semiconductor equipment manufacturing industry.

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.

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