Specialist, Demand Planning

<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p><strong>Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. </strong>​</p> <p>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. </p></div><h3>Job’s Mission</h3> <p>As a Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring service readiness by proactively planning, kitting, and scheduling spares to support sanitation and preventive maintenance activities. This role sits at the center of Field Service, Service Operations, and Supply Chain, helping minimize equipment downtime through accurate forecasting, strong material control, and effective cross‑functional coordination. You will operate in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment where ownership, precision, and responsiveness are key to success.</p> <h3>What You Will Be Working On</h3> <ul> <li>Kit Preparation Management <ul> <li>Build and manage clean kits to ensure Field Service Engineers and customers have all required materials prior to job execution.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Kit Planning Scheduling <ul> <li>Develop and maintain kitting schedules aligned with preventive maintenance (PM) cycles and service demand.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Inventory Supplier Management <ul> <li>Analyze historical demand and validate forecasts to optimize planning accuracy.</li> <li>Manage inventory levels, including excess obsolete (EO) materials and inventory rebalancing.</li> <li>Support NPI planning, initial stocking strategies, and part lifecycle transitions.</li> <li>Monitor MRP accuracy, resolve data integrity issues, and respond to MRP validation inquiries from purchasing teams.</li> <li>Proactively expedite materials when potential shortages are identified.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Cross‑Functional Coordination <ul> <li>Act as the primary liaison among Field Service Engineers, Customer Service Representatives, Buyers, Forecasters, and Logistics to ensure smooth execution and timely material availability.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>What We Are Looking For</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field</li> <li>3–6 years of experience in customer service, order fulfillment, material planning, or supply chain</li> <li>Knowledge of forecasting, planning, and scheduling systems, inventory management principles, and spares logistics</li> <li>Experience working with SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li> <li>Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, including strong English proficiency (written and spoken) to support global collaboration</li> </ul> <h3>What Sets You Apart</h3> <ul> <li>Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or high‑volume manufacturing industry</li> <li>Hands‑on experience supporting NPI and complex part lifecycle management</li> <li>Strong data discipline with a high level of attention to detail and data integrity</li> <li>Proven ability to work independently while taking full ownership of deliverables</li> <li>Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and drive solutions across teams</li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Apply today to be part of what’s next.</strong></p> <p>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 t ... (truncated, view full listing at source)