Specialist II, Demand Planning (Fluent Japanese Required)

  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.   Job's mission As a Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring service readiness by proactively planning, kitting, and scheduling spares to support sanitation and preventive maintenance activities. This role sits at the center of Field Service, Service Operations, and Supply Chain, helping minimize equipment downtime through accurate forecasting, strong material control, and effective cross‑functional coordination. The role will focus on supporting the Japan market and Japanese customers and requires fluency in Japanese for daily business communication. You will operate in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment where ownership, precision, and responsiveness are key to success.   What you will be working on Kit Preparation & Management Build and ma