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AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.\nWHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?\nSome people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Materials and Logistics Manager is responsible for leading the Global Service Organization's materials and logistics operations to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient product movement across the global service network. This role oversees inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation, import/export compliance, and third-party logistics providers while driving continuous improvement, cost optimization, and operational excellence. The position partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Service, and Compliance teams to support customer commitments and business objectives.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nLead all materials and logistics activities supporting the Global Service Organization, including inventory management, materials planning, receiving, warehousing, shipping, transportation, and trade compliance.\nDevelop and execute strategies to ensure material availability while optimizing inventory levels, inventory turns, and overall working capital performance.\nLead warehouse operations, including receiving, kitting, packing, shipping, cycle counting, and inventory control processes to support service and production requirements.\nEstablish, monitor, and improve inventory accuracy through robust cycle count programs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.\nEnsure compliance with applicable U.S. and international import/export regulations, customs requirements, trade compliance policies, and record retention requirements.\nOversee daily domestic and international transportation activities to ensure timely, cost-effective movement of materials and products.\nManage third-party logistics (3PL) partners, including performance monitoring, contract adherence, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nOwn ERP/MRP planning parameters and forecasting processes to support continuity of supply, inventory optimization, and service level targets.\nDevelop, track, and drive performance against key operational metrics including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, transportation performance, inventory turns, service levels, and cost savings.\nPartner cross-functionally to resolve supply chain disruptions, inventory shortages, customer escalations, and competing business priorities.\nLead customer, regulatory, and certification audits, including ISO, AEO, and customer assessments.\nDevelop departmental operating plans, budgets, organizational structures, and resource requirements to support business growth.\nRecruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team while strengthening organizational capability and succession readiness.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, warehouse efficiency, inventory optimization, and logistics cost reduction.\nOther duties as assigned.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nLocation: Fort Collins, CO\nEnvironment: Office environment. Sometimes noisy & busy stocking areas.\nAE is a highly dynamic, technically challenging, and fast-paced workplace.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nStrong knowledge of materials management, inventory control, logistics operations, and supply chain processes.\nWorking knowledge of international trade compliance, customs regulations, Incoterms, and global transportation practices.\nExcellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.\nAbility to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and global teams.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment.\nProficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.\nEXPERIENCE:\nEssential:\n7+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or related operations.\n3+ years of people leadership experience within warehouse, logistics, materials, or supply chain functions.\nExperience utilizing ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience managing inventory, warehousing, transportation, and logistics operations.\nDemonstrated experience driving process improvements and operational performance.\nDesirable:\nSAP experience.\nInternational logistics and trade compliance experience.\nExperience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers.\nExperience supporting global service or manufacturing organizations.\nEDUCATION:\nEssential:\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nDesirable:\nAPICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.\nCOMPENSATION:\nAs required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $85,000 to $120,000 per year. \nBENEFITS:\nAs part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.\nIn addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:\nMedical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from\nShort and long-term disability and life insurance\nHealth savings and flexible spending accounts\nGenerous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays \n8 hours of paid volunteer time off\n8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents\nCompany matched 401(k)\nTuition reimbursement\nExpanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs \nOther voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance\nAdvanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.\nAdvanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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