Production Planner Optics

Introduction to the job

ASML US brings 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 world’s 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, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Do you get excited about taking ownership for the planning of a part of a factory in order to secure timely shipment of our most advanced lithography systems? Do you have an education in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and good organizational and analytical skills? We are looking for a candidate who is good at solving complex planning problems to achieve ASML's business target including the commercial product output and customer service requirement by the most efficient and economical way.

Production Planning is responsible forthe transformation ofthe

Masterplan (MPS) intoa feasible production plan for all production equipment,monitoring production progress, working with manufacturing personnel, ensuring that all logistical requirementsarefulfilledon time and in the most cost-efficient way.

In conjunction with the Shift Planning department, working within,and understanding the production process, plant procedures, equipmentcapabilitiesand flow of goods within the facility by providing ready to execute detailed plans based on all constraints, actual work in progress and buffer status daily.

The Manufacturing sector within the Wilton Factory (WF) is responsible forthe production of EXE, NXE, DUV, and APPS systems. The Production Planner reports to the Manufacturing Planning Manager and works closely with Manufacturing (workstream owners,operators,and TLs/GLs), Sourcing & Supply Chain Management, Material Handling, Warehouse and Production Logistics teams.

• -Responsible for planning production forthe
  13 week horizon, validating capacity performance and drivinggapclosures on the start plan

• -Responsible for the planning,monitoring,and adjustment of production activities so that the agreed masterplan is realized with optimized work-in-progress and stock levels

• -Manage material availability for planned production activities for the
  13 weekhorizonby mitigating and/or escalating shortages;define and execute structural improvements to prevent material issues in the future

• -Roll-up of production progress towards monthly and quarterly masterplan updates,pro-activelyidentifyrisks and create scenarios for decision makingregardingplan optimization

• -Align facilities, manufacturing equipment,tooling and resource plan with capacity requirements and drivetimelydecision making for capacity extension

• -Identify and plan bottlenecks/constraints, correct plan levelling, batchsizingand capacityutilizationeffectively and efficiently withoptimizeduse of critical resources

• -Utilize different planning parameters (e.g.safety time, safety stock, planning time fence) to adjust planningmethodologytomeet business requirements and optimize production plans

• -Initiate and provide input to improve cycle times and delivery processes within the factory

• -Participate in the engineering change process and execution to securean optimal implementation in the factorybyreviewing cut over timelines and propose solutions to product lifecycle management and engineering

• -Communicate and collaborate with fellow colleagues to ensure feasibility and remove roadblocks

• -Navigate and input information in ERP

• -Responsible to trackkey performance indicators,create analysis reports in MS Excelin the form of pivot tables and chartsto be presented out to stakeholders,determine root cause analysis and drive actions to improve performance

• -Activelyparticipateand present in meetings with stakeholders and fellow planners(utilizing Excel and PowerPoint)

• -Be asubject matter experton 1 or more production planning processes. Assubject matterexpertbe the ‘go-to’ personfor the team in case of issues, training anddrivestructuralimprovementsin the planning team.

• -Lead at least onecross-functional improvement project within the fiscal year

Minimum Required Education ,Experience, and Skills

• -Minimum of twoyearsofexperienceinplanningand/orsupplychainina manufacturing environment

• -Minimum ofoneyearexperience withSAP orcomparableERP system

• -Minimum oftwoyears of stakeholder management experience

• -Knowledge of Lean Methodology or other continuous improvement methods

• -Advanced Microsoft Excel skillsincludingcomplex functions and conditional formatting with formulas

• - Minimum ofoneiteration of planning for introduction of new products to production

• -Must be able todemonstrateexemplary critical…