Job Requisition: Operational Planner (Wave Planning)
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 4 days
Key Skills
Job Description
Introduction to the job Would you like to be part of the beating heart of an operation and drive end to end improvements? Support and service challenging high-tech assembly processes? Do you truly enjoy being part of a motivated team in a Manufacturing warehouse environment? Then this position is a great opportunity for you. The Business Support Planning and Control team is looking for an experienced Operation Planner (Wave Planner) that has affinity with leading continuous improvement. We are looking for someone that combines excellent operational skills with great new insights on wave planning and the ability to drive improvements. Role and responsibilities Deliver load level-, wave planning- & planning support to optimize the efficiency in the logistical process by monitoring and balancing the workload within the warehouse & logistics department. As a Wave planner, you play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of our highly complex logistics and warehouse processes, directly impacting our ability to meet production demands efficiently and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. Operational activities Monitor the influx of outbound deliveries for the 5L Warehouse, where logistics processes are centralized to facilitate an efficient supply to manufacturing. Identify and analyze workload peaks. Ad-hoc steering on workload peaks- advising on warehouse capacity re-scheduling Adjust the timing of deliveries in such a way that the workload is leveled on an hourly base Adjust delivery timing based on priority Monitor if deliveries are created according to the ‘delivery creation rules’ Contact the internal customer (Production Planning, Cleanroom Logistics, Material Handling) and/or the 3PL in case alignment is needed for load leveling. Monitor and steer the ‘stock to factory’ process by managing the EWM Waves Process delivery- and/or delivery line cancellation requests and prio changes Monitor and follow-up on exception codes and alerts generated by EWM Provides first line operational support on planning processes, executing resolution of operational issues, in order to minimize impact on the operation. You are steering daily/weekly meetings to facilitate effective communication with stakeholders. Weekly report performance and volume measurements and communicate with stake holders The wave planner reports to the Planning and Control Team Lead within LO Business Support and works closely with other Business Support departments, Warehouse, Production Planning, 3PL, Manufacturing Services Engineering Continuous Improvement activities Identify improvement opportunities in the value chain Analyzing trends, define and improve planning related processes Participate and/or drive continuous improvement projects Interact with stakeholders Education and experience Relevant Bachelor or Master degree (e.g. Operations Management & Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management). 3-5 years of experience within Logistics / Supply Chain Management Hands-on experience in a technical production/warehouse environment. Experience with trouble-shooting: problem solving methodologies SAP knowledge Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint 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: Analytical and problem solving skills Team player with good social and communication skills Self-steering and structural result driven Can do mentality and proactive attitude Confident, convincing and calm under stress Service minded Capable to initiate and lead process improvements Flexibility to work in shifts and weekends Stakeholder management on different levels Other information In this role, you will start working in the support schedule (2-shifts).: In this schedule you would work 4 days per week (Monday to Friday) from 06:30 until 15:30 and from 15:00 until 00:00. You always have 1 fixed day off per week. Once per 4 weeks you work a weekend shift 07:00-16:00. Flexibility to Work from home to a maximum of one-day-a-week, based on current policy (All rights reserved) Inclusion and diversity ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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Core Responsibilities
Plan and balance warehouse workloads by monitoring outbound deliveries, managing EWM waves, adjusting delivery timing and priorities, and resolving operational exceptions. Coordinate with production, warehouse, logistics, and 3PL stakeholders, report performance, and identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and 3–5 years of logistics or supply chain experience are requested, along with hands-on experience in a technical production or warehouse environment. Candidates should have SAP knowledge, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, troubleshooting ability, and the communication and initiative to drive process improvements.
About ASML
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Who are we? ASML is an innovation leader in the global semiconductor industry. We make machines that chipmakers use to mass produce microchips. Founded in 1984 in the Netherlands with just a handful of employees, we’ve now grown to over 40,000 employees, 143 nationalities and more than 60 locations around the world. What do we do? We provide chipmakers with hardware, software and services to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. Our lithography systems use ultraviolet light to create billions of tiny structures on silicon that together make up a microchip. We push our technology to new limits to enable our customers to create smaller, faster and more powerful chips. Who are our people? While you may think that only engineers and mathematicians work at ASML, you'll be surprised to find out that our people come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Across ASML, we have dedicated teams that manage customer support, communications and media, IT, software development and more. Every team in the company is essential for pushing our technology and the industry forward. If you love to tackle challenges and innovate in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment with all the flexibility and freedom to unleash your full potential, ASML is the place to be. Join us!