Operational Planner- Packaging

Position within the sector Planning & Delivery – Department Delivery

Planning & Delivery introduction

Planning & Delivery (P&D) supports ASML’s growth trajectory, resolving challenges caused by strong growth in volume and complexity in our systems.

Within ASML, Planning & Delivery is an unbiased party, balancing demand and requests from customers against a stretched, however realistic view on our capability while also facilitating all good flows in a compliant and cost-effective way. This is done transparently and in close collaboration with all internal P&D interfaces, including all ASML factories worldwide. 

The Delivery team oversees replenishment (inbound), order management and fulfillment and returnable packaging supply chain logistics

This role of Operational Planner (packaging) sits  in the Delivery team.

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this role will be to ensure that all returnable packaging goods within the ASML Wilton  network are planned, designed, purchased and available  at the right time and in the right place to support factory and service requirements, in a compliant, timely and cost effective manner. Ultimately meeting our Stakeholders and suppliers  needs and agreed upon SLA's. Establishing pool size analytics to review pool size, demand from various business entities, evaluate pool performance vs expected cycle times and then make recommendations for changes / purchases.

You will analyze and oversee the pool of returnable packaging  for Wilton Factory, joining a team or 4.

Pool management extends  globally from suppliers, through manufacturing to customer locations.

Role and responsibilities

• Pool size analytics - development and adoption of analytical tools to evaluate and track move rate ( demand ) and Cycle time performance
• Track actuals vs forecast vs commitments on budgeting tool
• Monthly tracking of budget reallocation of expected spend and reporting of variance / trend analysis
• Enter plan values-Projection of total dollar amount needed based of RTM calculator ·
• Calculation of optimal pool size - resulting in business recommendations for changes to pool size
• Calculation of quantity to order against DGM/ISCP/TAP from business lines
• Conducting bi annual and spot stock counts to ensure inventory validity - check of pool size
• Creation of motivation slides for monthly capex approval
• Demand Creation / evaluation of factory and serv planning
• Tracking the timing of the physical arrival of 12NC’s in excel spreadsheet- Ensure PO was kicked out to supplier and communicate issues due to lead time. Effectively managing to forecast to procure activities of packaging
• Warehouse ticket creation for missing GR
• FSAP transactions- STOs and MIGOS – GR and Gi activities to support cross departmental actions
• Ensuring proper packaging introduction at packaging supplier: Cleaning grade, delivery address, ETA etc
• Pool management activities across suppliers, 3pl and other stakeholders
• Evaluation of repair parts inventories, to include recommendations of stock strategies balancing capital requirements vs backlog of repair activities
• Ensuring MRP integrity: confirming, pushing/pulling orders and ensuring supplier order book validity, PO confirmation
• · Able to lift 35 lbs.

Education and experience

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelors is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of planning experience.
• SAP, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word a plus.
• High level of competence in spreadsheet in spreadsheet capabilities

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Excellent computer proficiencies - specifically spreadsheet or database management
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with people at all levels within the organization and outside.
• Strong organizational skills and detailed record keeping.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities

Other information

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Additional Responsibilities:

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

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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