Senior / Specialist I, Production Planning

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Front-End Manufacturing Singapore PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Specialist, Production Planning to lead planning strategies ensuring on-time delivery of semiconductor equipment.

You will own complex projects, drive cross-functional collaboration, and manage engineering changes and BOM structures with precision. You will oversee strategic production planning activities, manage multi-level BOMs, and lead project analyses, demand loading, and milestone delivery while coordinating cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of production planning experience in high-tech manufacturing or low-volume, high-mix environments.
• Strong leadership and adaptability in fast-paced settings.
• Proficient in SAP S/4Hana, Excel, and Power BI.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with numerical aptitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic production planning to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage BOMs, including multi-level structures for complex processes.
• Lead project analysis, demand loading, change management, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet critical dates such as Assembly Start, PMCD, and shipment deadlines.
• Manage engineering and configuration changes using SAP and TeamCenter.
• Drive risk mitigation via escalation management, slot swaps, and material allocation.
• Serve as primary liaison between Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Shipping.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job's mission

As a Senior Specialist, Production Planning at ASM, you’ll lead planning strategies that ensure smooth production operations and on-time delivery of advanced semiconductor equipment. You’ll take ownership of complex projects, drive cross-functional collaboration, and manage engineering changes and BOM structures with precision. Your leadership will help ASM deliver cutting-edge technology that powers the world’s most innovative devices.

What you will be working on

• Oversee strategic production planning activities to ensure on-time delivery of semiconductor equipment.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOM), including multi-level BOM structures for complex manufacturing processes.
• Lead project analysis, demand loading, change management, and milestone deliverables to drive successful project closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet critical dates such as Assembly Start, PMCD, and shipment deadlines.
• Manage engineering and configuration changes using SAP and TeamCenter to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies through escalation management, slot swaps, and material allocation to safeguard delivery timelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Shipping teams.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What we are looking for

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of production planning experience in high-tech manufacturing or low-volume, high-mix environments equipment manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and adaptability in fast-paced settings.
• Proficient in SAP S/4Hana, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable with numbers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

What sets you apart

• Experience in semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage escalations effectively.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.