Sr. Mgr, Logistics

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 Senior Manager, Transportation is accountable for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of Lam Research's global transportation network. This role owns the transportation cost structure, freight procurement strategy, and service execution to ensure reliable, scalable, and fully compliant movement of materials supporting manufacturing operations, spare parts services, and finished goods deliveries.

This leader is responsible for delivering measurable transportation cost savings, driving year-over-year productivity improvements, and translating market, volume, and network changes into financial forecasts and actionable plans. The role partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and Trade Operations to manage freight spend and compliance risk while ensuring service levels are met or exceeded. The position requires strong commercial leadership with carriers and service providers, disciplined performance management, and continuous improvement driven by data and financial rigor.

Freight Procurement & Carrier Contract Compliance

• Lead global freight procurement strategy, including carrier sourcing, RFP execution, rate negotiations, contract structuring, and award governance across all modes.
• Own carrier commercial performance, ensuring rate adherence, contractual compliance, surcharge governance, and identification of cost-leakage.
• Leverage market intelligence, benchmarking, and volume leverage to optimize rate structures and carrier strategies.
• Establish and enforce freight procurement policies, preferred carrier strategies, and routing guide compliance.
• Partner with Finance and freight audit provider to ensure accurate invoicing, dispute resolution, and recovery of noncompliant charges.

Operational & Network Leadership

• Monitor carrier performance against contractual SLAs and commercial commitments; lead corrective actions and escalation for noncompliance.
• Drive accountability through structured carrier performance reviews, scorecards, and corrective action plans tied to contractual obligations.
• Design and maintain routing logic, carrier assignments, and rate structures within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Lead network optimization initiatives, including lane rationalization, mode optimization, consolidation strategies, and capacity planning.
• Resolve critical and distressed transportation issues, balancing service recovery with cost and contractual considerations.
• Drive continuous improvement through industry best practices, automation, and performancebased carrier management.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop transportation and logistics team members; build a scalable organization aligned to Lam's growth trajectory.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with 6-8 years of management experience. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in global transportation and logistics, with scope spanning strategy, execution, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to own and optimize a global transportation function, balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational excellence.
• Proven leadership of freight procurement and carrier sourcing, including RFP execution, rate negotiations, contract development, and award governance across multiple modes.
• Clear record of delivering measurable transportation cost savings and productivity improvements aligned to annual operating plans.
• Demonstrated ownership of carrier contract compliance, including rate governance, surcharge discipline, invoice accuracy, and cost leakage prevention.
• Experience defining, tracking, and acting on transportation KPIs to drive performance and accountability.
• Transportation Management Systems (TMS) experience preferred.
• Proven people leader, capable of building, coaching, and scaling teams to meet changing business needs.

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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