POSITION SUMMARY:The 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead all materials and logistics activities supporting the Global Service Organization, including inventory management, materials planning, receiving, warehousing, shipping, transportation, and trade compliance.
- Develop and execute strategies to ensure material availability while optimizing inventory levels, inventory turns, and overall working capital performance.
- Lead warehouse operations, including receiving, kitting, packing, shipping, cycle counting, and inventory control processes to support service and production requirements.
- Establish, monitor, and improve inventory accuracy through robust cycle count programs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and international import/export regulations, customs requirements, trade compliance policies, and record retention requirements.
- Oversee daily domestic and international transportation activities to ensure timely, cost-effective movement of materials and products.
- Manage third-party logistics (3PL) partners, including performance monitoring, contract adherence, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Own ERP/MRP planning parameters and forecasting processes to support continuity of supply, inventory optimization, and service level targets.
- Develop, track, and drive performance against key operational metrics including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, transportation performance, inventory turns, service levels, and cost savings.
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve supply chain disruptions, inventory shortages, customer escalations, and competing business priorities.
- Lead customer, regulatory, and certification audits, including ISO, AEO, and customer assessments.
- Develop departmental operating plans, budgets, organizational structures, and resource requirements to support business growth.
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team while strengthening organizational capability and succession readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, warehouse efficiency, inventory optimization, and logistics cost reduction.
- Other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Location: Fort Collins, CO
- Environment: Office environment. Sometimes noisy & busy stocking areas.
- AE is a highly dynamic, technically challenging, and fast-paced workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Strong knowledge of materials management, inventory control, logistics operations, and supply chain processes.
- Working knowledge of international trade compliance, customs regulations, Incoterms, and global transportation practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and global teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
EXPERIENCE:Essential:
- 7+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or related operations.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience within warehouse, logistics, materials, or supply chain functions.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing inventory, warehousing, transportation, and logistics operations.
- Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and operational performance.
Desirable:
- SAP experience.
- International logistics and trade compliance experience.
- Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
- Experience supporting global service or manufacturing organizations.
EDUCATION:Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desirable:
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
COMPENSATION: As 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.
BENEFITS:As 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.
In 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:
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance
