Assistant Production Planner

We’re not like most. We don’t just overcome obstacles – we don’t see them. Instead, we see the potential in every person, and every situation. We don’t wait for opportunity to appear – we create it. Meet ASM. A company that has been searching for people just like you.

Who is ASM?

ASM is a leading, global supplier of semiconductor wafer processing equipment. Our ambitious team is dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. We have over 3,800 employees based in 14 countries, including Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and United States. Together we work to develop Epitaxy, ALD, PEALD, Vertical Furnaces and PECVD thin-film deposition technologies for our customers. Our goal is to remain an industry leader by being ahead of what’s next. We accomplish this by focusing on finding collaborative solutions to make integrated circuits, or chips, smaller, faster and even more powerful.

ASM, an inclusive workplace

We at ASM are a truly global organization that works diligently with an open-mind in all areas of our business. We strive for a culture and work style that fosters trust and transparency. We put our people first, and that is how we will continue to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We recognize and value the differences between individuals, including gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, knowledge and experience, work background, age, skills, amongst others. Recruiting and developing a diverse workforce provides a wide range of perspectives. This enables a culture of continuously exploring and adopting new technological ideas and innovations, and it also enables us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients.

Summary of job requirement

This position should be viewed as an entry level or apprenticeship for the role of Manufacturing Production Planner. It will require the ability to interact effectively and professionally with senior Planners, customers, and coworkers across business units to precisely translate production needs from multiple sources into demands in our ERP system (SAP) for which Procurement, Manufacturing and Warehouse organizations will be enabled to act in the material world. Employee is required to be highly engaged, self-motivated, and flexible in the tasks they are willing to support. Must be accepting of guidance, training and constructive criticism and demonstrate excellent retention along the way. Must lead by example and promote productivity of coworkers through encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Coordination of Reverse Logistics (aka Return to Stock or “RTS”) of un-needed or excess materials will also be a significant or even primary element of the employee’s workload.

Education

High School graduate or GED.

College courses in business administration, supply chain, communications and accounting preferred.

Experience

• At least 1 year experience in a production control, warehouse or leadership role in a high-tech manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic SAP navigational experience preferred.
• Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) basic interpretive and interactive
• SAP PLM, MM, PM, and WM experience would be optimal.
• Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel and Teams proficiency is essential. Power Point and Visio helpful.

Skills

• SAP skills as mentioned above.
• Strong verbal and written (typing) communication skills
• Ability to count accurately and efficiently
• Microsoft Excel and Outlook used extensively
• Able to read and interpret forms and paperwork
• Operate small tools, hand cart, forklift, pallet jack
• Task management, tracking, prioritization, and follow-up to insure nothing “falls in the cracks”
  

From the very start of the semiconductor industry to the present day, we’ve been technology leaders who have pioneered innovation and brought new processes into mainstream manufacturing. We are collaborating, creating, and delivering on our vision – a shared vision to drive innovation with new technologies and delivering excellence with dependable products. By doing this, we’ll create new possibilities for everyone to understand, create and share more of what they love.

Join us on our journey to unleash the Power of An Open Mind. Be part of our exciting future and apply today!

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