SS&P - Transfer Project Lead - Linkou

ASML has experienced exponential growth, and as we rely heavily on our supply chain, so has our supply chain ecosystem. In the coming years we anticipated continued growth that will demand a significant transformation across our global supply network.  In order to tackle this strategic challenge and help Shape & Drive the transformation in our supply chain,  we are introducing the role of Transfer Project Lead within Industrialization Team of the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization. This role will be instrumental in implementing ASML’s transfer strategy, supporting our ambition of global supply chain resilience and scalability. If you are passionate about transfer project management, have a proven track record of execution, and are motivated to make a difference in a dynamic, high-tech environment then we look forward to talking with you.

Job Mission
The Transfer Project Lead leads x-functional teams responsible for a number of supply chain transfers for complex parts and modules and to meet the required QLTCS (Quality, Logistic, Technology, cost, Sustainability) specifications. This role is also part of cross-discipline management team including development & Engineering, Product Mgmt., Manufacturing, Customer Support, and Sourcing & Procurement with focus on sourcing and procurement deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of cross-discipline team members to achieve ASML product transfer strategies. 

• Apply ASML’s project management standards to lead coordination of Initiation, Plan, Execution, and Closure phases to achieve ASML product transfer strategies.

• To deliver the sourcing and supply chain requirements with sourcing managers (SL) and category managers (CM), to meet the agreed quality (Q), material availability and move rate (L), technology performance (T), cost (C), and sustainability (S) requirements.

• To industrialize ASML supply chain, by NPI New Product Industrialization directly with suppliers in Asia, or by transferring NPI suppliers in Europe & US regions to HVM suppliers in Asia region.  

• Develop and manage the project plan of above supply chain industrialization, including breaking a complex project into sequential and parallel tasks, ownership assignment, timeline, resource requirement, risk identification and mitigation, supplier selection, and track supplier performance with other Sourcing and Procurement departments.  

• Play a pivotal role to consolidate and secure the deliverables from other sectors in order to execute the supply chain transfer.  Sectors include D&E, Quality & Logistics Q&L, and Sourcing.  Deliverables include part technical specification and drawings, sourcing statement of work, parts quality reports, product costing analysis per design, supplier logistics deliverables.

• Establish project governance structure and align with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Provide transparent, structured reporting and escalate issues/ barriers to senior management to address risk and remove bottlenecks.  

• Manage and communicate the closure report including LLs/ Best practices.

• Drive functional effective collaboration and continuous process improvement.

• Subject matter expert in ASML’s project management standards and process. 

Education

• Master’s degree with well-established knowledge in both technical disciplines and business management.  

• An MBA from US or European institution is preferred, particularly with a focus in engineering, operations, sourcing, supply chain, or sales key account management background.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, preferably in major international company, especially in semiconductor equipment, aerospace, medical or other business-to-business technical industries.

• Over 7 years of  project management experience leading complex, large-scale projects, preferably by low volume and experience in supply chain management in business-to-business technical environments. 

• Proven track record of project or business leadership, i.e. driving and leading complex cross-department projects from project initiation, planning, execution to results, engaging stakeholders at various levels.  

• Experience of working in matrix organizations, both locally and globally, is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Personal skills

• Proactive, energetic, and persevere to drive for success.

• Self-starter and motivator with entrepreneurial spirits and can-do attitude.  Focus on achieving result and end goals instead of just following business process.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and take pragmatic approach. 

• Good logical thinking and problem solving skills.  Could work independently to identify and solve problems in a timely manner and escalate when necessary.

• Ability to influence cross-sector stakeholders without direct authority in a matrix organization structure.   

• Ability to communicate clearly and create buy-in across multiple decision levels.

• Business, financial and commercial acumen.  Technical background is preferred.

• Being able to perform under pressure and willing to embrace challenges and changes.

• A team builder, could lead and team work across sectors, with stakeholders from local and global

• Must: fluent in English speaking, listening and writing, with TOEIC > 850

• Must: excellent business communication skills, with stakeholders at all levels, internal with executives and external with suppliers

Context of the position
ASML is a leading provider of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry, employing over 40,000+ people in 16 countries. Its success is based on four pillars: technology leadership combined with customer and supplier intimacy, highly efficient manufacturing processes and entrepreneurial people. The Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Department is responsible for all supplier interactions.  

Other information
This role requires regular collaboration with both local and international stakeholders. As such, occasional business travel is expected.  

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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