Production & Material Planner

ASML; Veldhoven; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in the Netherlands is seeking a Production & Material Planner to ensure material availability for uninterrupted warehouse and production operations. You will monitor shortages, analyze root causes, and drive mitigation actions across planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics.

The role emphasizes data analysis, ownership, and continuous improvement, with a flexible hybrid work setup (up to one day work-from-home per week) and collaboration within the GMF MS LO BS Planning & Control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of related experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, release, prioritize and monitor production orders for pick parts.
• Monitor material availability and shortages; coordinate mitigation actions.
• Monitor inventory health and planning parameters; support optimization.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Introduction

Within Planning & Control, the Production & Material Planner is responsible for securing material availability required to support uninterrupted warehouse and production operations. The Production & Material Planner proactively monitors inventory health, material shortages and supply risks for both pick parts and standard packaging materials used within the 5L warehouse. By closely collaborating with Material Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations and Logistics stakeholders, the Production & Material Planner identifies risks, drives mitigation actions and continuously improves material availability processes. The role combines pick part production planning, material planning, data analysis and stakeholder management to ensure material availability, inventory health and operational continuity.

Role and Responsibilities

Shortage Management & Operational Planning

Plan, release, prioritize and monitor production orders for pick parts to support warehouse and manufacturing demand. Monitor availability of materials required for pick part production, including critical child materials. Analyze shortages, identify root causes and coordinate mitigation actions with relevant stakeholders. Proactively identify and resolve material constraints impacting operational performance. Track and follow up actions until successful resolution.

Material Availability & Inventory Control

Safeguard the availability of pick parts and standard packaging materials required for warehouse and production operations. Monitor inventory health, consumption trends and planning parameters (e.g. min-max settings). Identify material availability risks and drive mitigation actions to prevent operational disruptions. Support inventory optimization and continuous improvement of inventory planning settings.

Performance Monitoring & Stakeholder Management

Monitor material availability performance through reporting and dashboards. Translate operational data into actionable insights and recommendations. Act as the operational focal point for material availability related topics. Collaborate closely with Material Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics to drive issue resolution and operational decision making. Support NPI activities by ensuring a smooth transfer and operational readiness of new pick parts and standard packaging materials.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement improvements in material availability, inventory control and planning processes. Support standardization, simplification and process optimization initiatives across Planning & Control. Contribute to cross-functional improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational performance and supply chain reliability.

Background and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent. 1-3 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning or Manufacturing. Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Experience with data analysis and reporting tools. Experience in a high-tech manufacturing or logistics environment is considered a plus.

Personal skills

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to proactively identify material risks and shortages. Able to translate data into concrete actions and improvements. High level of ownership and accountability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proactive and persistent in driving actions across multiple stakeholders. Structured and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Team player with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships. Continuous improvement mindset with focus on simplification and process optimization. Result-oriented and able to drive issues to closure.

Other information

The Logistics Operations department is responsible for all storage, planning and shipment of ASML material. Within this environment, the Business Support – Planning & Control department plays a key role in monitoring, managing and improving the end-to-end logistics flow. The Production & Material Planner operates in a dynamic logistics environment where material availability, inventory health and operational planning directly impact operational continuity and delivery performance. The role requires a proactive mindset, strong analytical capabilities and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders to balance operational priorities and inventory health.

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You will be part of the GMF MS LO BS Planning & Control team, and report to the Team Lead.

As this role is a new position in a changing environment, your responsibilities are NOT fixed and therefore not limited to that what is described.

Responsibilities can develop over time based on business needs.

Flexibility to Work from home to a maximum of one-day-a-week, based on current policy (All rights reserved)

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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