Specialist II, Demand Planning

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Materials Planner to align regional demand with procurement and expediting for HVM and NPI programs. You will drive inventory turns, minimize downtime, and partner across functions to meet on-time delivery in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in planning or supply chain, strong data analysis, SAP expertise, and advanced Excel skills, with fluent English and cross-cultural communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 6+ years in planning or supply chain.
• Experience with inventory control and spare parts planning in high-volume electronics.
• Fluent English; Korean and Mandarin a plus.
• SAP experience and high proficiency in Excel/MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials planning to minimize downtime and maximize inventory turns.
• Collaborate with procurement and expeditors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Engage with regional stakeholders daily to align planning.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to drive accountability and results.
• Analyze data to optimize supply chain performance.

Skills

Fluent English

Korean language

Mandarin Chinese

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

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.Butwe’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.

Summary of job requirement

This position is to work closely with regional field service engineer, procurement team, commodity manager, and expeditor to fulfill regional HVM or NPI demand and improve inventory turnover rate, collaborate with procurement team and expeditors to ensure on-time delivery.

The expectation for this position is the ability to work independently and able to multi task on daily operational responsibilities in deadline driven environment. The individual could demonstrate strong commitment to drive results. This position requires the highest level of communication, ownership, responsiveness. Data integrity and attention to detail are paramount.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (6+ years in related field); College courses in industrial engineering, supply chain, and business administration is preferred.

Experience

6 or more years’ experience as a planner or related experience with inventory control and/or supply chain studies. Spares planning is desirable. Knowledge of planning and scheduling systems, planning master data management, purchase order expedite, spares logistics, inventory control theories with prior experience related to semiconductor, electronics industry or related high-volume customers are desirable.

Skills

• Fluent in English is a must
• Proficiency in Korean and Mandarin Chinese is a plus
• SAP experience is a must
• Excellent skills in MS office with specific high level proficiency required in Excel
• Strong ability to analyze large datasets, interpret complex data, and derive meaningful insights.
• highest level of communicative competence

Job Description

• Manage materials planning to minimize downtime, zero bin, and maximize inventory turns:

1. Inventory Management and customer consignment inventory to verify and ensure accuracy of stocking level
   2. Engage and maintain daily communication with stakeholders to ensure proper planning
2. Monitor ASM inventory level to fulfill demand and avoid zero bin

• Collaborate with procurement team/commodity manager to expedite spares parts to fulfill demand and support on-time delivery
  
• Excellent working knowledge of supply chain planning project and process improvement such as planning, demand forecasting, risk management, inventory optimization, on-time delivery analysis, system integration

• Excellent organizational, coordination, planning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate ability to lead meetings to drive the commitments or results and accountability across cross-functional teams.

• Participate planning master data management to fine tune/ review global spares planning parameters to achieve supply chain excellence.

• Regular analysis report and Ad-Hoc analysis support are both required

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.

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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.