Lead, Business Process, Planning

ASM International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM International in Singapore seeks a Global Planning Process Lead to strengthen global planning capabilities, standardize processes, and drive end-to-end solutions across regions using SAP S/4HANA and Kinaxis.

You will collaborate with IT, process owners, and manufacturing to ensure data quality, master data standards, and performance metrics while guiding transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning or supply chain.
• Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA and Kinaxis Supply Chain Management solutions.
• Knowledge in supply chain and procurement operations process.
• Excellent communication skills across time zones and cultures.
• Strong problem-solving mindset in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process mapping and standardization across regions.
• Own global planning standards and roadmap from design to deployment.
• Define and prioritize requirements for end-to-end planning solutions with IT/vendors.
• Establish master data standards, business rules, and performance measures.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Logistics to optimize end-to-end processes.
• Ensure planning system capabilities align with enterprise standards and strategy.
• Collaborate with global owners, leaders, and IT to improve system maturity.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and audits.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership on performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency and visibility.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Kinaxis

Global transformation leadership

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Job's mission

As a Global Planning Process Lead, you will strengthen ASM’s global planning capabilities by shaping standards that support our long‑term growth and operational excellence. You will work closely with global process owners, IT, and cross‑functional teams to enhance system performance (SAP, Kinaxis), drive harmonization, and elevate planning efficiency across regions. Your work will help ensure that our supply chain is resilient, data‑driven, and ready for what’s next in the semiconductor industry.

What you will be working on

• Lead end‑to‑end process mapping and standardization efforts, simplifying workflows and translating business requirements into scalable digital capabilities and solutions.
• Own global planning process standards and the associated business capability roadmap, driving alignment from process design through implementation, adoption, and sustainment.
• Define and prioritize business requirements for end‑to‑end planning solutions, partnering with IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to support solution design, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Establish and govern master data standards, business rules, process controls, performance measures, and traceability requirements to enable safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Logistics teams to optimize end‑to‑end processes and improve operational performance.
• Ensure planning system capabilities align with enterprise process standards, digital platform strategy, and target‑state business process design.
• Collaborate with global process owners, functional leaders, and IT teams to continuously enhance system capabilities, improve user adoption, and advance process and platform maturity.
• Ensure planning processes, controls, and system configurations comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Provide data‑driven insights and recommendations to leadership on process performance, standardization opportunities, capability gaps, and continuous improvement priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that leverage process, system, and operational data to increase efficiency, visibility, decision quality, and business outcomes.

What we are looking for

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning or supply chain
• Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA and Kinaxis Supply Chain Management solutions
• Knowledge in supply chain and procurement operations process
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across time zones and cultures.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with experience in fast‑paced, high‑mix environments.

What sets you apart

• Experience leading global transformation initiatives with SAP S4HANA and/or Kinaxis.
• Familiarity with advanced supply chain models and digital procurement tools.
• Ability to influence and drive alignment in a global matrix structure.
• Strong presentation skills for sharing insights with leadership

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting‑edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.