Director, Sales & Operations Planning

Advanced Energy•Denver, CO

1d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

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: Advanced Energy is seeking a strategic and execution focused Director of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) based in our corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Reporting to the VP of Sales Operations & Customer Support, this role leads the integrated planning process across Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Finance with a strong focus on demand planning and Sales and Operations Execution. The ideal candidate has deep experience and demonstrated success in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) technology and manufacturing environments and thrives in a fast-paced, globally connected organization

Requirements

Proven success in a technology or manufacturing company with long sales cycles and global operations.
Deep understanding of Supply Chain dynamics and strong understanding of demand planning methodologies and statistical forecasting.
Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan).
Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to create and lead highly effective and successful teams; experience working in environments that drive excellence, holding self to high standards with willingness to collaborate and contribute within the team.
Ability to operate independently while also thriving in a team environment and to foster the same balance of independence and collaboration within the team.
Advanced interpersonal, listening and communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, and a track record of effectively communicating with and influencing at all levels of the organization, including Executives.
Highly analytical with the ability to drive fact-based discussions and decisions
10+ years in supply chain, planning, or operations roles; 5+ years leading S&OP in a complex B2B environment.
Prior experience managing a global team.
Proven success in a technology or manufacturing company with long sales cycles and global operations.
Experience implementing or enhancing S&OE processes in a global environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in deploying Planning solutions such as IBP, Anaplan or Kinaxis preferred.
Advanced degree such as MBA or equivalent preferred.
PMP or other project management certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the global S&OP process, aligning demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory strategies, and financial targets.
Facilitate or support monthly S&OP cycles including demand reviews, supply planning, and executive consensus meetings.
Drive demand/supply alignments between sales, operations and finance through cross-functional collaboration.
Identify risks and opportunities in global demand-supply balancing, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Use scenario planning to evaluate trade-offs in customer delivery, working capital, and operational efficiency.
Support the yearly AOP planning cycle
Establish and lead a short-term execution cadence (weekly/daily) to manage near-term demand-supply changes and revenue projections.
Monitor order fulfillment, backlog, and inventory positions to ensure responsiveness to customer needs.
Coordinate agile responses to demand shifts, supply disruptions, or capacity constraints.
Oversee demand planning processes, integrating historical data, market and customer intelligence, as well as sales pipeline insights.
Improve forecast accuracy through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management.
Implement statistical forecasting tools and scenario modeling to support proactive decision-making.
Lead the Center of Excellence for demand planning for IBP.
Drive the implementation of tools and analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making across the supply chain
Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health.
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of planners and analysts.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

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 Moms and Dads
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, identify theft, and legal assistance
discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan