P&D - Operational Planner - Linkou

To support our factory, ASML keeps parts, tools and packaging in Warehouses close to our customers. These warehouses need to be supplied by a Field Service Hub (FSH).

FSH is tasked to make sure the regional and local warehouses are ready to support our customers in the most efficient way, which means that all facilities are fit for purpose, there is enough space and sufficient manpower and that activities are performed in line with the agreed SLA’s and budgets. Facilities in our warehouses include Clean Technology Infrastructure (such as clean rooms) to inspect, clean and pack parts. With this we make sure we supply our customers and factories with materials in the right quality and at the right time.

Job mission

• You manage the 3PL that is selected to operate the field service warehouse in your assigned responsibility on:
  - Budget and cost saving initiatives
  - Performance (SLA and KPI management) and performance improvement initiatives
  - Quality and quality improvement

• Ensure the warehouse is operated flawlessly by the 3PL by auditing on adherence of the right procedures and systems by putting proper controls in place.

• The growing number of produced ASML machines can require us to setup new warehouses or expand or relocate existing warehouses. It will be your responsibility to translate the business requirements into warehouse requirements and manage infrastructure projects to successful completion. Time, quality, money, and (internal) customer satisfaction will be your main drivers.

• You will need to collaborate with a multitude of stakeholders within ASML to be able to run projects and operations.

Job description

• Plan and manage the budget for the warehouses in the assigned responsibility

• Manage the 3PL’s on performance through periodical business reviews (weekly / monthly)

• Ensure warehouses stay fit for purpose at all time by driving infrastructural changes: Translate parts, tools and packaging handling and storage requirements into the logistics facilities needed.

• Manage the assigned budget for the Infrastructure projects

• Build relationships with wide range of internal and external stakeholders, for example: Procurement, Suppliers, factory logistics etc.

• Define, drive and deliver optimization projects in the Warehousing domain to drive cost down, material availability up and/or quality and performance up.

• Act as a subject matter expert in your field

• Help in implementing WMS at some of the warehouses

Education

MSc. or Bachelor in Supply Chain Management

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in a Supply Chain or Logistics position in the High-Tech industry

• Experience with Project Management

• Experience with Service Logistics and/or managing 3PL’s

• Experience with SAP

• Process standardization

• LEAN

• WMS implementations

Personal skills

• Self-starter and finisher

• Dive into details where required, while keeping the overview and prioritizing

• Decisionmaker, able to influence without authority

• Able to build rapports and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• English language skills are a must

Travel

• Up to 20% within Linkou/Taoyuan area

Context of the Position

A flawless distribution network is key for a smooth supply chain. Fast and flexible transportation networks, differentiated warehousing solutions and complex value-added services are some characteristics of our landscape. Different requirements towards our supply-chain due to development of our systems, the number of upgrades of systems on customer sites and the need for differentiated service level agreements drive the need for a flexible 3PL network. Hence the Global Warehousing Services department is responsible for managing and developing the supply chain / distribution infrastructure in line with business requirements and against aligned norms. A team of highly educated professionals drives the supply chain infrastructure towards 2030, focused on the rapid developments, based on market intelligence, innovations, business needs, 3PL performance and process analytics.

Other information

ASML Planning & Delivery (P&D) is an industry-leading supply-chain management organization, responsible for ensuring material availability to ASML’s factories and customers. Our DNA contains customer focus, concurrent engineering, virtual integration plus the ability to thrive in a volatile market, accelerate the supply chain and deliver creative solutions. P&D plans up to four years ahead while customer requirements and system bill of materials can change at any time. Any break in material availability can have an unacceptable impact for our customers. So, with over 700 highly educated and motivated people, P&D must proactively identify and solve potential issues by working closely together with our technical departments and customers while actively managing an extensive supplier base.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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