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 for   the transformation of   the   Masterplan (MPS) into   a feasible   production plan for all production equipment,   monitoring   production progress, working with manufacturing personnel, ensuring that all logistical requirements   are   fulfilled   o n time and in the most cost-efficient way.

In conjunction with the Shift Planning department, working   within,   and understanding the production process, plant procedures, equipment   capabilities   and 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 for   the 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.

Role and Responsibilities

• -   Responsible for   planning production for   the   13 week   horizon , validat ing   capacity performa nce an d driv ing   gap   closures on the start plan

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

• -Manage material availability for planned production activities   for the   13 week   horizon   by 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 quarte rly   masterplan updates,   pro-actively   identify   risks and create scenarios for decision making   regarding   plan optimization

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

• - Identify   and plan bottlenecks /constraints , c orrect plan levelling, batch   sizing   and capacity   utilization   effectively and efficiently with   optimized   use of critical resources

• -Utilize different planning parameters ( e.g.   safety time, safety stock , planning time fence ) to adjust planning   methodology   to   meet business requirements and optimize production pla ns

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

• - Participate in the   engineering change process and execution to secure   an optimal   implementation in the factory   by   reviewing cut over timelines and propos e   solutions to p roduct lifecycle management   and engineering

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

• -Navigate and input information in ERP

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

• -Actively   participate   and present in meetings with stakeholders and fellow planners   ( util izing   Excel and PowerPoint)

• -   Be a   subject matter expert   on 1 or more production planning processes . As   subject matter   expert   be the ‘go-to’ person   for the team in case of issues, training and   drive   structural   improvements   in the planning team.

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

Minimum   Required   E ducation ,   E xperience , and Skills

• -   Minimum of two   years   of   experience   in   p lanning   and/or   s upply   c hain   in   a manufacturing environment

• -   Minimum of   one   year   experience with   SAP or   comparable   ERP system

• -   Minimum of   two   years of   stakeholder management experience

• -   Knowledge of Lean Methodology or other continuous improvement methods

• -   Advanced Microsoft Excel skills   including   complex functions and   conditional formatting with formulas

• - Minimum of   one   iteration of planning for introduction   of new products to production

• -   Must be able to   demonstrate   exemplary critical thinking and time management skills

• - Must be agile and   exemplify ownership and accountability

• - Strong written and verbal communication skills;   demonstrated   ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders; peers, customers, natural teams while   maintaining   a strong customer focus and professionalism

• -   Demonstrated   ability to multi-task with   a   results driven mind set

• - Ability to work independently; as well as part of a team

Preferred   E ducation and   E xperience

• -   Bachelor’s degree   in industrial engineering,   mechanical engineering,   supply chain management,   or   communication s

• -   APICS certifications in manufacturing planning, supply chain, project management, engineering, or master data configuration

Other information

Role within Office :

Responsibilities: -Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus. -Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. - May require   travel dependent on business needs. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Role within the Factory :

Responsibilities: -Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety   glasses   and gloves for   entire   duration of shift. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee   is   routinely required to   sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. -The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. -Can work under deadlines. -The environment   is   generally moderate   in temperature with moderate to high noise level. -Must be willing to work a compressed work week schedule- twelve-hour long shift and rotating from three to four days a week. -This must include references   to day   and night shifts for accommodation purposes.

Additional   responsibilities for Wilton Factory :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. -Reasonable   accommodations   may b