Logistics Analyst 4

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

As a Logistics Analyst at Lam, you'll orchestrate and streamline material flow, ensuring efficient supply chain operations and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Your role encompasses a broad set of responsibilities, including supply chain services, inventory control, and ensuring critical parts availability through enterprise warehouse and inventory systems. Your skilled analysis will support production planning and volume studies. Your expertise will be pivotal in optimizing Lam's logistics plans for seamless operations.

What you’ll do

1. Execute and coordinate end‑to‑end return logistics activities, including return authorization, documentation, transportation coordination, receipt, triage, and routing to repair or disposition
2. Own regional execution of Return Automation Management (RAMs) processes, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely closure
3. Coordinate material movement across customer fabs, company depots, repair partners, and 3PLs, resolving issues that impact cycle time or service commitments
4. Partner closely with Field Service Engineers, Account Teams, and customer warehouse teams to ensure smooth handoff and visibility of returned materials
5. Ensure accurate and timely system transactions related to returns, inventory movements, credits, debits, and repair statuses
6. Monitor and manage return cycle time, backlog, aging inventory, and exception queues, taking proactive action to address delays
7. Serve as the regional point of contact for return‑related exceptions and escalations, including missing paperwork, shipment discrepancies, damaged returns, or disputed credits
8. Support adherence to hazardous materials and regulated materials requirements, working in alignment with corporate compliance and EHS frameworks
9. Contribute to root‑cause analysis for repeat failures, return process breakdowns, or recurring customer issues
10. Identify opportunities for process standardization and continuous improvement across depots, partners, and stakeholders
11. Maintain and update regional SOPs, work instructions, and reference documentation related to return logistics

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Preferred qualifications

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.