Austin Lai

PLM coordinator @ ASML

About

"Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish." This philosophy drives my career as a PMP® Certified Project Lead at ASML. I am a high-achiever with a strong commitment to self-discipline and fact-based decision-making. With 8+ years of experience across Semiconductor, Server, Laptops, and Medical Devices, I specialize in navigating complex New Product Introductions (NPI) and Global Supply Chain Strategies. I am recognized for my high flexibility in managing cross-regional projects across European and US time zones and my proactive approach to undertaking high-impact side projects. 🚀 Career Highlights & Impact: ASML | Semiconductor Supply Chain: - Initiated RTM protocols for global equipment transfers, delivering €620k/yr in annual savings. - Led inventory optimization to reduce over-planned materials by 50% (€10M to €5M) within 10 months. - Spearheaded NPI 4M readiness for critical production transfers from Northeast Asia to Southeast Asia. Dell Technologies | Project Management & Leadership: - Managed 10+ server projects and global commodity inventory to ensure 100% on-time pilot run delivery. - Leadership: Selected as a Study Group Leader and served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Handcraft Club, managing financial strategies and community expenses. Bionime | Medical Device Management: - Directed NPI/sustaining projects for medical meters, reporting results directly to CEO/VP. - Generated USD $30,000 net profit through European market packaging optimization. Wistron | Consumer & Commercial Laptops: - Managed 4 NB NPI projects, serving as the primary interface between external customers, R&D engineers, and factory. 🛠 Core Competencies: - Project Management: NPI, Global Transfer, Fact-Based Risk Mitigation, PMP® Certified. - Supply Chain: Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Asset Reutilization, Cost Reduction. - Systems: ERP (SAP/Agile), AWS Cloud Architecting. 🎮 Competitive Mindset & Discipline: - eSports Achievement: Ranked 3rd in Taiwan for NBA 2K22 and competed on national live broadcasts, demonstrating strategic execution under pressure. - Discipline & Adventure: A PADI Certified Open Water Diver and dedicated fitness enthusiast (Weight training 2~3 times/week since early 2024).

Country

Taiwan

City

Taipei

Industry

Semiconductors

Skill

New Product Introduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Global Communications, Purchase Management, ODM management, Bill of Materials (BOM) Management, Change Management, Project Planning, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Manufacturing Process Improvement, Communication, Project Management, Materials Management, 專案管理, Supply Chain Management, SAP ERP, Public Speaking, NBA 2K The Greatest of All Time League, Presenting Proposals

Experience

PLM coordinator

ASML

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Taiwan

Strategic Project Leadership & Global Transfers > Cross-Region Production Transfer: Spearheaded NPI 4M readiness (Manpower, Machine, Material, Method) for critical transfers from Northeast to Southeast Asia. > Cost Optimization (€620k/yr in annual savings): Led the installation transfer from HQ (Netherlands) to local factory and initiated the "Returnable Transport Material" (RTM). > NPI Excellence & Crisis Management: Orchestrated material readiness for NPI projects by resolving critical bottlenecks across factory, suppliers, and engineering; ensured 100% on-track status for Proto/Pilot builds while balancing Quality, Logistics, Technical feasibility, Cost, and Sustainability. Supply Chain Optimization & Financial Impact > Inventory Cost Reduction: Orchestrated a global "Way of Working" initiative to identify and redirect overplanned materials into reuse streams; successfully reduced the excess inventory bucket by 50% (€10M to €5M) within 10 months. > Strategic Sourcing: Leveraged technical insights to implement a "Make-to-Buy" strategy for critical modules, significantly optimizing long-term procurement costs. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement > Mentorship & Development: Selected to mentor new hires, creating structured improvement plans that accelerated technical proficiency and ramp-up time. > Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborated with R&D, Factory sectors, and global suppliers to drive alternative solutions and mitigate supply chain risks. > Knowledge Scaling: Systematized training materials for onboarding programs to scale expertise across the wider PLM community.

Project Manager

Dell Technologies

2021-11 - 2023-7 · 1 yr 9 mos

TDC

ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER Dell Technologies | 2023.01- 2023.07 > BOM/Centralized Commodity/Project Schedule Management PROJECT MATERIAL ACQUISITION Dell Technologies | 2021.11- 2023.07 > Handle 2 NPI and 2 sustaining server programs include 10 projects - Review ODM System/board material report - Issue purchase order to suppliers and track the status to meet required ETA - Track ODM shipment status - Manage commodities inventory in worldwide design center - Ensure the material deliver on time to meet pilot run schedule. > Being a shipping team member - Packman (Shipping management tool) User Manual Support and UAT Efforts - Review/Update shipping term and ship-to info - Set ODM shipping guidance > Lead 6 people as a team in study group for three months - Discuss/Develop/Execute the study group plan with the team leaders & managers - Lead team to discuss and learn project-related knowledge > Being Chief Financial Officer in Handcraft club - Plan financial strategy; Monitor community expenses > Being new hired’s mentor and buddy

Project Manager

Bionime

2019-9 - 2020-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

台灣台中市

> Handle 2 NPI and 5 sustaining projects include blood glucose / ketone meter - Managed schedule, created resource plans, pilot runs, solved critical issues - Report the project status direct to CEO/VP/Customer > Implement the laser engraving machine for complying with GS1 compliance > Produce new package for Europe market, net profit is about USD$30,000

Product Control and Coordinator

Wistron

2016-6 - 2019-2 · 2 yrs 9 mos

台灣汐止區

> NPI Leadership: Spearheaded 4 Notebook NPI projects (Commercial/Consumer), serving as the primary interface between external customers, R&D, and factory units. > Supply Chain Resilience: Managed end-to-end BOM lifecycles and established a Red/Yellow/Green tracking framework to proactively mitigate shortage risks. > Operational Excellence: Optimized SAP material synchronization and led daily supplier reviews to develop effective backup plans for "No-ETA" criticalities. > Knowledge Scaling: Standardized technical training documentation to accelerate the onboarding efficiency and learning curve for new hires.