Operational Planner

Introduction to the Job

ASML US including its affiliates and subsidiaries bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster cheaper more energy-efficient microchips. We design develop integrate market and service these advanced machines which enable our customers - the worlds leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips which in turn leads to smaller more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven Netherlands and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices inChandler Arizona San Jose and San Diego California Wilton Connecticut and Hillsboro Oregon.

Role and Responsibilities

Fast market introduction of ASMLs newest technologies requires concurrent engineering by all disciplines. The Operational Planner 4 is accountable for managing and improving operational planning execution within ASML for a defined area. The role ensures execution accountability across multiple stakeholders resolves complex operational issues and drives continuous improvement across processes with significant dependencies and ambiguity. The position operates independently on complex operational flows and proactively anticipates risks on a longterm horizon.

As an Operational Planner you will:

• Owns complex operational planning processes with many crossfunctional dependencies
• Works with managementlevel stakeholders across departments
• Operates with limited supervision focused on progress and final results
• Anticipates risks and issues proactively rather than reactively resolving them
• Recognized as an Operational Planning Expert within the organization

• Drive Order Management activities in ASML IT systems for executing parties
• Ensure correct execution of operational plans according to agreed processes
• Implement improvement initiatives related to order management and execution
• Resolve complex operational issues (e.g. quantity location mismatches etc.)
• Perform deepdive analyses to prevent issue recurrence
• Proactively analyze new and existing process flows to prevent future issues
• Measure report and highlight risks/gaps in operational planning activities using data and analytics in complex environments
• Maintain and balance strong relationships with both peer and managementlevel stakeholders
• Advise management on operational risks and opportunities
• Work with established operational planning systems to achieve business objectives
• Drive improvements to planning tools methods and frameworks
• Apply and lead structured problemsolving methodologies including A3 methodology
• Act as a coach and role model for junior colleagues
• Up to 10% travel annually within the US and internationally

Education and Experience

To help us tackle the technical challenges we face you will need experience working on high-tech products and with complex processes.

As an Operational Planner you will need:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience Masters Degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in an ERP system (e.g. SAP etc.)

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in San Diego California and will be working in a cleanroom environment. It requires onsite presence to perform hands-on activities attend in-person work-related events trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork collaboration and innovation

You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

Pay scales are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Companys 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

This position requires access to controlled technology as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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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