Senior Operational Planner Job at ASML (San Diego)

Job Description

The Sr. Operational Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing production activities across one or multiple work centers. This role ensures alignment with Planning & Delivery (P&D) requirements while balancing capacity, material availability, and operational constraints to meet delivery and business objectives. The Senior Operational Planner drives cross-functional alignment, and plays a key role in improving planning processes, tools, and performance. Close collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, P&D, Program Management, and Quality is essential. This is an on-site role, Monday through Friday, with regular presence required in production and cleanroom environments to support operations, drive decisions, and enable issue resolution.

Job Responsibility

Own and manage the end-to-end production plan for assigned scope, ensuring alignment with MRP requirements, capacity constraints, and customer delivery commitments
Plan, monitor, and optimize production work orders across multiple work centers to improve WIP flow, cycle time, and inventory balance
Lead production review meetings and actively drive discussions on build status, constraints, and recovery planning
Proactively identify risks related to material shortages, capacity gaps, or schedule instability, and lead mitigation strategies across functions
Drive prioritization and allocation decisions by performing advanced impact analysis and providing clear recommendations to stakeholders
Ensure material readiness and coordinate closely with Procurement and Materials teams to mitigate supply chain risks
Lead implementation of engineering changes, including planning for scrap, rework, and logistical coordination while minimizing operational disruption
Develop, maintain, and automate advanced reporting and dashboards (Excel, BI tools) to improve visibility on capacity, material, and delivery performance
Act as a key point of contact for escalations related to planning, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication to stakeholders and management
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives (process, system, or data quality) to enhance planning efficiency and accuracy
Mentor and support junior planners, providing guidance on planning strategies, tools, and problem-solving approaches
Lead or support cross-functional projects related to capacity planning, system improvements, or operational excellence initiatives
Present insights, risks, and recommendations to management with clear, data-driven narratives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business, Production Management, Engineering, or a related field
APICS certification: CPIM or CSCP strongly preferred
Minimum 4-6 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or logistics in a manufacturing environment
Strong experience working with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and understanding of data structures impacting planning
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including: XLOOKUP
Advanced Pivot Tables and data modeling
Data analysis, scenario modeling, and reporting automation
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Spotfire, Power BI) is a plus
Deep understanding of production planning concepts: MRP, capacity planning, demand/supply balancing, Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and JIT
Proven experience driving process improvements, data accuracy initiatives, or cost/efficiency optimization projects
Experience working in a cross-functional, fast-paced manufacturing environment with competing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable decisions
Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple organizational levels
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing complex planning scenarios
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
High level of ownership, accountability, and decision-making within scope
Ability to prioritize strategically and manage multiple high-impact topics simultaneously
Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
Adaptability and willingness to lead through ambiguity and change
Ability to rapidly learn and apply new systems, tools, and processes
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Nice to have

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Spotfire, Power BI)
APICS certification: CPIM or CSCP strongly preferred

What we offer

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
basic life insurance
401k plan
eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month
(13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year

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