Materials and Logistics Manager

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. 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. WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY? Some 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. 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, organi…

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