Senior Operational Planner

ASML•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Planner 5 is accountable for strategic ownership and optimization of end-to-end operational planning across multiple areas or value streams. The role drives cross-organizational alignment, long-term planning strategy, and systemic performance improvements, ensuring robust, scalable, and resilient operational execution. Operating at a business-critical and enterprise level, the role anticipates structural risks, shapes planning frameworks, and influences senior leadership decisions to enable sustainable operational excellence.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent
Extensive experience in operational planning, supply chain strategy, and system integration
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale improvement or transformation initiatives
Strong background in planning systems, data analytics, and process frameworks
Enterprise-level systems thinking and strategic orientation
Advanced data analytics, scenario modeling, and decision frameworks
Strong executive communication and influencing capabilities
Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and organizational change
Proven leadership in driving cross-functional transformation
Strong coaching and capability-building mindset

Responsibilities

Owns end-to-end operational planning across multiple interconnected domains or business units
Works directly with senior leadership and director-level stakeholders
Operates with high autonomy, accountable for strategic outcomes and long-term performance
Anticipates systemic risks and structural constraints across the planning ecosystem
Recognized as a functional or domain authority in Operational Planning
Define and drive long-term operational planning strategies aligned with business goals
Ensure end-to-end integration across supply chain, production, and logistics planning
Translate business strategy into scalable planning frameworks and execution models
Lead complex scenario planning and trade-off decisions across value streams
Own resolution of cross-functional, high-impact systemic issues
Drive root cause elimination at structural and network levels
Proactively identify emerging risks across planning horizons (mid- to long-term)
Establish governance mechanisms to prevent recurrence at scale
Define KPIs and performance frameworks for operational planning effectiveness
Drive data-driven insights and predictive analytics to influence decision-making
Lead business reviews with leadership, providing actionable recommendations
Establish and standardize risk visibility and reporting frameworks
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on operational planning strategy
Align conflicting priorities across functions, sites, and leadership teams
Influence enterprise-level decision-making through structured insights
Lead cross-functional forums and governance structures
Define future-state planning systems architecture and capabilities
Drive end-to-end integration of planning tools and digital solutions (SAP/IBP, etc.)
Set and standardize planning parameters, policies, and data governance models
Partner with IT and business teams to develop next-generation planning capabilities
Lead large-scale transformation programs and cross-functional initiatives
Establish and embed standardized planning methodologies across the organization
Build organizational capability through mentoring, coaching, and functional development