Introduction to the job
Are you challenged by managing strategic suppliers regarding supply chain management, capacity planning and cycle time reduction towards competitive supply chain performance?
In today’s complex multi-tier supply chains, this is only possible by creating full transparency in the chains and flexibility with suppliers. The supply chain manager (SCM) addresses potential bottlenecks and supply risks before they impact our factories & customers. The SCM must handle the increased complexity of ASML’s systems while reducing the cost of ownership for our customers. To do this, the SCM works with strategic suppliers to continuously reduce cycle times, secure capacity & increase flexibility and develop supply chain performance of suppliers. Driving supplier development in these areas ensures the ASML supply base keeps pace with technological developments and can adapt to changing market conditions.
Role and responsibilities
Needs to have explicit experience working with supply/supplier versus demand management or purchasing/negotiation
Manage strategic suppliers towards competitive supply chain performance
Manage all logistic & operational aspects in the Supplier Account Team together with the Account Lead (commercial aspects) and the Supply Quality Engineer (quality and technical aspects)
Lead initiatives to reduce cycle time with suppliers
Plan, align, and control the required capacity, buffers, and flexibility with our strategic suppliers
Optimize output of the supply chain (n-tier) to meet ASML demand and demand changes
Continuously monitor supply chain risks & action plans to mitigate/improve
Lead escalation management to solve structural bottlenecks in the supply chain
Implementation of the ASML supply chain planning roadmap at suppliers
Execute logistic audits at new, strategic, and/or critical suppliers
Identify and implement internal supply chain process improvements
Education and experience
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or other technical discipline
Minimum 5 years of direct work experience; of which a minimum of 3 years working experience with complex supply chain processes in manufacturing or high-tech industries
Knowledge and experience in project management
Well versed in new product introduction (NPI) processes
Proven record of accomplishment in building and maintaining strategic relations with suppliers
Experienced in completing and presenting effective PowerPoint presentations to senior management
Proficiency with SAP ERP software is a plus
Skills
Working at the forefront of tech, you will always have new challenges and unfamiliar problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You will not work in a silo. Instead, you will be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You will have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
To thrive in this job, you will need the following skills:
Self-starter with strong business acumen
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to influence and motivate others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable to make deep-dive analyses whilst maintaining top-level overview regarding problem & solutions
Other information
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 be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Can work under deadlines.
The environment is moderate in temperature and noise level.
Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
Can learn and apply new information or skills.
This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).
May require up to 20% travel dependent on business needs.
This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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 the Company to proceed with candidates immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability
