Specialist II, Production Planning

As a Specialist II, Production Planning at ASM, you will support production planning and material coordination to ensure stable manufacturing operations and on-time delivery. This 1-year contract role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning execution within a semiconductor environment while contributing to continuous improvements in data accuracy, planning efficiency, and operational performance.

• →Support weekly and monthly production planning based on demand forecasts and order requirements
• →Monitor production schedule adherence and proactively identify risks such as capacity constraints and material shortages
• →Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production execution
• →Track material availability (CTB: Capable-to-Build) and follow up on shortages
• →Support demand changes and ensure timely updates in planning systems (e.g., SAP)
• →Assist in managing safety stock levels and inventory where applicable
• →Prepare and maintain reports on key performance indicators (e.g., OTIF, schedule adherence, material availability)
• →Analyze planning and supply chain data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• →Maintain data accuracy and consistency across planning systems
• →Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., planning accuracy, lead time reduction)
• →Support process standardization and documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 1–4 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or related functions
• Basic understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-functional environment

• Experience in semiconductor or manufacturing industry
• Experience with Excel Power Query or Power BI for data analysis and reporting
• Basic understanding of data modeling and dashboard design
• Interest or experience in AI-based tools (e.g., data automation, forecasting support)

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