Logistics Supplier Manager

ASML Foundation; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Logistics Supplier Manager in Kulim, Malaysia. This role requires overseeing logistics performance with a focus on optimizing supplier operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytic skills and 5-15 years of relevant experience in the high-tech industry. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field is required, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5 – 15 years relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Experience with supply chain processes in a production environment.
• Experience in improvement projects in supply chain, preferably in High-tech industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire logistics performance for suppliers.
• Monitor and drive supplier logistics performance from incidents to improvements.
• Optimize manufacturing processes at suppliers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Convincing/negotiation skills

Relationship builder

Strong analytical skills

Pro-active attitude

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in engineering

Additional degree in business and supply chain management

Job description

Overview

ASML supports the semiconductor industry’s ongoing quest for producing faster, smarter and more energy efficient chips. We are a young, dynamic, international and highly skilled workforce. ASML creates the systems that the lithography industry needs to achieve its goals. This can only be accomplished with a strong support of our suppliers. Are you an engineer who is challenged by managing the logistics (delivery) performance of suppliers in a high tech-low volume environment, specialized in electrical, mechanical, chemical or optical engineering?

Job Mission

As Logistics Supplier Manager (LSM) you are responsible for the logistics (delivery) and operational performance of a selected number of suppliers. You work with suppliers on performance monitoring, solve supply issues and drive supply improvements, for example capacity expansion, cycle time reduction, risk analysis and reduction. You work closely together with the supplier team, quality supplier manager, procurement account managers and New Product Supply Chain Engineers from ASML. Depending on the complexity and exposure of the account, you are member of the Supplier Account Team. Main areas of interest are material availability, process optimization and supplier development.

Job Description

• Responsible for the entire Logistics (delivery) performance for suppliers and their n-tier suppliers.
• Monitor, review and drive supplier logistics (delivery) performance from incidents to structural improvement
• Optimize manufacturing processes at suppliers by improving logistics (delivery), manpower and capacity sufficiency
• Build-up and develop technical competences within ASML (SPC, lean manufacturing, FMEA, operational excellence) to drive and support operational excellence at suppliers.
• Limited travel, depending on assigned supplier base.

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or other technical field. Additional degree in business and supply chain management or equivalent is a plus.

Experience

• 5 – 15 years relevant work experience in a similar role
• Experience with supply chain processes in production environment
• Experience in improvement projects in supply chain, preferably in High-tech industry
• Experience in relationships with suppliers

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Convincing/negotiation skills
• Relationship builder (internal and external)
• Pro-active attitude
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to switch between complex matters and high-level conclusions
• Understanding of manufacturing technology
• Result oriented, hands-on mentality
• Fluent in English

Context of the position

• The holder of this position reports to the Group Leader of the Asia Supply Chain Quality & Logistics. Interfaces with Suppliers, Project leads Development, Customer Support, Manufacturing, Engineers, Logistic and Procurement.
• Travelling may be required.
• This position is based in Penang.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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