Operational Supplier Coordinator

ASML•Wilton, CT

10d•$60,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Operational Supplier Coordinator manages short-term materials availability performance for suppliers, ensuring they deliver and execute according to existing agreements. The role serves as the first point of contact for Inbound Supply Chain Management with suppliers and internal customers, and protects materials availability for factories and the field through ongoing monitoring, performance follow-up, and resolution of issues. The coordinator proactively manages a portfolio of parts by clarifying supply sources and the potential effects of demand changes throughout the supply chain. They translate supplier trends into practical actions, such as supply investigations, replenishment strategy improvements, and logistical engineering. The position also supports supplier improvement projects, operational improvement plans, and supplier coaching on ASML systems and processes. The role contributes to process improvements using LEAN methods, including 4C/A3 problem-solving, and participates in complex department-level projects. It analyzes and reports on materials availability, applies an understanding of MRP logic and supply-chain dependencies, and regularly updates key interfaces on status, progress, impact, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field.
A master's degree with 0 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant, demonstrated experience in logistics or supply chain management.
Knowledge of and/or experience with logistics processes, supply chain and flows within the department's scope, and planning systems such as MRP.
Experience in planning, Inbound Supply Chain Management processes, and quality in a high-tech, low-volume environment.
Experience driving material planning.
Experience with planning (ERP) systems.
Experience working in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
Experience with supply-chain processes in a production environment.
Team-oriented, process-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
Excellent communication, analytical, time-management, and prioritization skills.
Ability to initiate, influence, and steer without formal authority.
Flexible, results-driven, positive and constructively critical, and able to handle resistance and organizational change.
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Stress resistant.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with planning systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for Inbound Supply Chain Management with suppliers and internal customers.
Secure materials availability for factories and the field by monitoring supplier agreements and performance indicators, following up, and resolving stagnations and issues.
Proactively manage a portfolio of parts by understanding and clarifying supply sources and the potential impact of demand changes throughout the supply chain.
Translate supplier trends into actions addressing weak spots, such as supply investigations, replenishment strategy optimization, and logistical engineering.
Participate in supplier improvement projects with the Logistic Supplier Manager and Quality Supplier Manager, and drive operational improvement plans with suppliers.
Coach and train suppliers to improve maturity and correctly use ASML-designed systems, portals, processes, procedures, tools, and techniques.
Improve processes using LEAN methodologies, including 4C/A3 problem-solving techniques, and participate in complex department-level projects.
Analyze and report on materials availability, understand MRP logic and supply-chain dependencies, and regularly update key interfaces on status, progress, impact, and performance.