Business Systems Analyst 4

The group you’ll be a part of

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

The impact you’ll make

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) is a high performing leader, problem solver, and innovator who challenges the status quo and drives innovation. In this role you will analyze complex business problems to be solved with re-engineered processes and automated technology solutions. You will provide consultation to end users and lead cross-functional teams to address business or systems issues.

What you’ll do

• Works closely with Lam Global Operations (GOPs) teams to understand and support their operational needs to determine the best technology solution
• Readily see the overall business picture and deal with undefined situations holistically
• Provide analysis and deep insights to business needs and challenge and enable the best fit and technology solution
• Deep understanding of interaction and dependencies and alignment of different corporate initiatives, business unit, and IT strategies
• Architect and design business processes and systems solutions in support of business objectives
• Deep functional and fundamental knowledge of Lead/Opportunity management, Customer & Sales Collaboration, Demand Configuration & Management, BOM Management, Production Planning & Sequencing, Materials Management, Production Order Execution, Inventory Management, Customer Risk Management & Analytics
• Serve as a BSA in various projects and initiatives covering all phases of the project from inception through post-mortem
• Strong functional and technology background in following platforms - SAP ERP systems (ECC and S/4, preferably), esp. Advanced Variant Configuration, Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM) and custom home-grown applications.
• Able to put on multiple hats: Business Analyst, Data Analyst, System Analyst and communicate effectively to a diverse audience, including leadership, to articulate complex planning scenarios, trade-offs, and its impact to Lam Operations
• Ability to run meetings and forums to drive technology and business strategy, solutions and execution
• Tracking and driving tasks to closure and escalate as required
• Grow into a position of Lead Business Systems Analyst
• Experience in managing and working with Managed Services support consultants
• Experienced in working with globally spread teams and stakeholders

Who we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.

• Experienced SAP PP Consultants (10+) for our OFM team in Malaysia

  • SAP PP expertise with PP-SD integration knowledge
    • Good understanding of requirement types, requirement class, item category, and schedule lines
    • Experience working in MTO / MTS scenarios
  • Variant Configuration
    • Strong hands-on experience (this is a key competency for the role)
  • BOM Knowledge
    • Hands-on experience with OBOM / Project System BOM / Super BOM
  • Planning & Execution
    • Experience in demand-driven and MRP-based planning
    • Strong knowledge of production order processing and execution
  • Subcontracting
    • Exposure to subcontracting / operation subcontracting scenarios

  Overall, we are looking for a strong SAP PP functional consultant with practical exposure to PP-SD integration.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience writing software requirements and test specifications
• Ability to understand business functionality and translate into business use cases
• Strong understanding of basic system engineering, object-oriented design, information risk and security guidelines, and system architecture standards
• Experience with both waterfall and agile project management methodologies, and ability to deliver on responsibilities during various project phases including:
  • Planning (Blueprint and Spec)
  • Designing (Technical Spec and prototyping)
  • Test Plans (Unit Testing and User acceptance testing)
  • Training/Documentation (Roll-out)
  • Cut-over Project Closure (Post-Mortem)
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Demonstrated cross functional team leadership experience
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Must be able to demonstrate the skills and ability to build effective and productive relationships within and outside the immediate team

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.