Ocean Freight Project Specialist

Introduction to the job
The ocean freight project specialist at ASML will manage a portfolio of ocean freight projects. This role will require close collaboration with global freight teams at ASML and internal stakeholders such as ASML business lines, finance, planning, sourcing, and external logistics service providers. The main objective of this role is to co-design and implement ocean freight solutions. 
 

Role and responsibilities

• Analyze existing ASML goods flows and processes for innovation opportunities that align with ASML business requirements and sustainability goals.
• Project manage the delivery of complex ocean freight-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all projects are on time, within budget and to the agreed specification.
• Project reporting on progress, finances, challenges, risk management, and oversight of the overall successful delivery of ocean freight-related projects under your responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and trade management relevant to specific (ocean) freight projects.
• Work closely with the P&D finance team to ensure that all financial aspects of the project lifecycle comply with the ASML financial framework and that all financial reporting requirements are compiled on time.
• Close alignment with P&D procurement and sourcing to support RFS and RFQ processes.
• Work closely with the P&D procurement and sourcing team to translate ASML business requirements into an impactful long-term sourcing strategy.
• As required, present reports and status updates on the projects to the freight management team, project board members, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal -and external partners.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience at a logistics service provider in ocean freight and project or industrial logistics.
• 5+ years' experience designing customized ocean freight solutions delivering on complex and specific customers' business requirements.
• 5+ years of experience running (agile) ocean freight projects at a logistics service provider.
• Project management experience (Prince2 Foundation and/or Prince2 Agile Foundation courses are a plus)
• Experience working in complex multi-cultural business settings.

Skills

"We at ASML consistently strive to push the boundaries of technology. This commitment to innovation also extends to our freight landscapes. Our customers in the SEMICON industry demand reliable and adaptable freight solutions, and we are constantly working to exceed their expectations. Moreover, we are committed to meeting the expectations of our environmental stakeholders."

You will work in an environment that encourages high performance, challenges you to push your boundaries and values collaboration with supportive colleagues. We appreciate and welcome creative and unique points of view. You will have the flexibility and trust to choose the best approach to tackle tasks and solve problems. To excel in this job, you will need to possess the following skills:

• "Being a self-starter and a finisher is incredibly important to succeed."
• "Proactive" means that you tackle challenges before they occur.
• Of course, you have strong analytical skills and a process-oriented approach, allowing you to identify and support arguments related to the issue quickly.
• "The ability to pay attention to details while maintaining an overall understanding."
• "Accomplishing tasks effectively while having the ability to navigate through a multi-cultural setting."
• Clear communication is crucial for the success of (ocean) freight projects, enabling effective alignment of all stakeholders.
• A strong negotiator understands the importance of thoroughly understanding market trends and the specific business requirements of ASML. By combining these two factors, one can substantiate their arguments and effectively negotiate favourable terms.

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Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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