Lead, Logistics at ASM in Hwaseong

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​ For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential. Position Summary The Korea Logistics Lead is responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of ASM’s logistics activities in Korea. The role oversees third-party warehouse operations, inventory integrity, inbound and outbound material flow, customs activities, SAP logistics transactions, and operational exception management. This position coordinates closely with warehouse providers, customs brokers, carriers, Customer Service, Planning, CKM, Global Trade Compliance, Tax, Finance, Purchasing, Quality, and other ASM teams. The successful candidate will be a hands-on logistics leader who can maintain reliable daily execution while driving longer-term improvements in service, cost, compliance, and process ownership. Key Responsibilities: Warehouse Operations and 3PL Management Oversee ASM’s third-party logistics (3PL) and warehouse operations in Korea Lead regular warehouse business reviews, site visits, performance monitoring, and corrective actions Drive improvements in warehouse capacity, workflow, staffing, safety, 5S, service, and operational efficiency Manage logistics suppliers, performance expectations, and competitive bidding activities Inventory Management and SAP Transactions Maintain high inventory integrity across Korea facilities and storage locations Oversee monthly book-to-book reconciliation, cycle counts, annual physical inventory, discrepancy investigation, and corrective actions Ensure timely and accurate SAP transactions for goods receipt, goods issue, stock transfers, production orders, subcontract purchase orders, scrap, and other material movements Coordinate inventory flow and stock transfers between Spares and CKM Review nonstandard transactions and establish clear ownership and transaction flows Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, barcode-enabled controls, and other operational improvements Exception, Claim, and Escalation Management Lead the investigation and resolution of PGR and other abnormal logistics incidents Manage freight claims involving damage, delays, service failures, and settlements Coordinate corrective actions across warehouses, carriers, brokers, suppliers, and internal ASM teams Analyze recurring issues and use performance data to improve service and reduce incident frequency Escalate material risks and concerns in a factual, timely, and constructive manner Customs and Trade Operations Coordinate import and export activities with customs brokers, carriers, Global Trade Compliance, Tax, Finance, and other stakeholders Support Korean customs audits, duty drawbacks, HTS classification, customs rulings, Free Trade Agreement implementation, and other duty-saving or compliance activities Review abnormal declarations, corrections, repaired-part and re-export movements, duty and tax payments, and import-license requirements Ensure brokers and logistics providers meet ASM’s service, billing, and compliance expectations Cross-Functional and Strategic Leadership Serve as the primary Korea Logistics contact for operational issues requiring cross-functional coordination Partner with Customer Service, Planning, Quality, Purchasing, Business Operations, CKM, and other functions to resolve material-flow and process-ownership issues Establish appropriate logistics ownership and transactio