Operational Planner

Introduction to the Job

ASML 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 main headquarters is located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we also have 18 office locations around the United States- including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

Role and Responsibilities

Fast market introduction of ASML’s 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 long‑term horizon.

As an Operational Planner, you will:

• Owns complex operational planning processes with many cross‑functional dependencies

• Works with management‑level 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 deep‑dive 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 management‑level 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 problem‑solving 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Master’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience using 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:

$82,875-124,313

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 Company’s 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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