Product Owner Warehouse Logistics

Product Owner Warehouse Logistics

Introduction to the job

Are you an experienced Product Owner with a passion and proven track record in improving logistics processes and the underlying IT systems? Do you have experience with SAP Logistics modules and you want to work in a global company with intricate logistics processes and IT applications? If so, we have the perfect job for you!

Together with the Warehouse Logistics Agile Team, as Product Owner (PO) you deliver features that create value for ASML’s logistics processes. You work together with the Chief Product Owner (CPO) to understand the program backlog, vision and priorities for the program increments and refine and prepare the Team Backlog. Following the agile methodology, you lead and coordinate requirement gathering, process design, support IT build, testing, training, documentation and communication.

Role and responsibilities

• End2End accountability of delivery of the epics/features of the Warehouse Logistics Agile team
• Align with other PO’s and CPO on priorities of the Agile Release Train
• Ensure the Team Backlog is prioritized, visible and transparent; epics/features/user stories are detailed and clear to all
• Set clear acceptance criteria and Definition of done and accepting the stories as “done”
• Understanding the scope of enabler work and collaborate with the System Architect.
• Facilitate decision making and requirements gathering, oversee IT build and testing
• Analyze impact of new ways of working and determine implementation strategies
• Support implementation and define roll out plans including (key) user training, documentation and communication
• Informing all stakeholders on status/progress
• Work together with other PO’s and scrum masters on standardization, using best practices and 1 way of working to improve and learn from each other.
• Ensure smooth team cooperation and wellbeing of team members.

Education and experience

• Master (or Bachelor degree with multiple years of proven work experience) in Industrial Engineering & Management Science / Business Administration / Business- IT management or related field.
• 5 - 7 years work experience in Product Owner role (or similar) in a production environment with high tech products and intricate production and logistics processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of Inbound and Outbound logistics and Warehouse processes.
• Experience and functional knowledge of SAP Logistics modules (EWM/WMS)
• Experience in Agile methodology
• Experience with Jira application

Skills

• Process oriented, analytical, pragmatic and result driven (hands-on mentality).
• Open-minded, strong communication skills both in word and writing, with strong presentation skills
• Consultancy and change management skills, able to convince people, also at higher management levels.
• Structured, strong planning/scheduling skills
• Flexible, team player, takes initiative, motivator.
• Ability to lead team of process and IT experts
• Fluent in English in speech and writing.
• We are looking for a business oriented person with an affinity for IT systems (not the other way around).

Other information

The Product Owner Warehouse Logistics reports to the manager of the Manufacturing Services - Means & Methods - Functional Application Management department. Our department guides and supports the execution of global projects through definition, requirement specification, testing and implementation of new or improved functionalities in Manufacturing processes and IT applications. We drive and execute improvements in processes and IT applications and offer third-line support for end-users in multiple factories for Work preparation & Manufacturing processes.

• This is a day shift function
• Some international travel will be required
• Please enclose a personal motivation for this position

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.

About Us

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient. Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it. In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now.

We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting. Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia and the US.