Transfer Manager - US Supply Chain Transformation

About the role

Over the past decades, ASML has grown exponentially, and as we rely heavily on our supply chain, so has our supply chain ecosystem. In the coming years, we expect further growth that will require a transformation of large parts of our Supply Chain. The "Supply Chain Transformation" department within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement was created to tackle this strategic challenge, shaping and driving transformation in our supply chain. Within this department, a team of professionals in Supply Chain management disciplines will drive engagements and change programs, supported by specific competencies from across ASML.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement collaborates closely with our supply chain partners to enhance their operational performance across the QLTCS domains—Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost, and Sustainability. The day-to-day operational activities are managed within the framework of supplier clusters. The Supply Chain Transformation team leads initiatives focused on evolving the business, maintaining transparent communication, providing constructive feedback, and supporting team development. The team also inspires, engages, and guides cross-sector and project team members to achieve shared goals.

As a Supply Chain Transfer Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams responsible for managing critical supply chain transfers. Your goal is to ensure the timely and reliable availability of materials, working closely with stakeholders across technical and operational disciplines. You’ll drive project progress, safeguard supply continuity, and play a key role in managing transitions in our supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a multi-disciplinary, technical-oriented cross-sector transfer team
• Establish clear project governance and align with internal and external stakeholders on goals and plans
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-sector teams to create and maintain the transfer portfolio
• Support resource planning to ensure successful transfer execution
• Develop a comprehensive product phase-out and transfer strategy, including:
  • Capacity alignment across the entire n-tier supply chain to ensure readiness and continuity
  • Logistics risk mitigation, incorporating buffer strategies and last-buy decisions to safeguard supply
  • Definition and execution of technical release procedures for each product category in collaboration with the transfer team
  • Providing robust input for phase-out negotiations to support the Sourcing team with clear, data-driven recommendations
• Proactively conduct supply chain risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure material availability throughout all program phases, including verifying quality standards pre- and post-shipment and securing on-time delivery
• Manage escalations within transfers to resolve bottlenecks in the supply chain and prevent recurrence

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in supply chain processes, ideally in a high-tech, low-volume industry
• Proven expertise in project management and familiarity with re-allocating products or production
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional, technical environments to drive supply chain improvements

Skills

• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Strategic, conceptual thinker with a strong grasp of long-term vision
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proven expertise in project management across complex initiatives
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with measurable outcomes
• Pragmatic, results-oriented mindset with a focus on execution
• Proactive attitude and a strong drive for continuous improvement
• Skilled in coaching and guiding cross-functional stakeholders through processes

Other information

• Occasional travel for business is required due to close cooperation with involved suppliers
• Potential exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage, and currents
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.