Materials and Logistics Manager

Advanced Energy • Fort Collins, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials and Logistics Manager leads materials and logistics operations for Advanced Energy’s Global Service Organization. The role is responsible for material availability, inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient product movement across the global service network. It 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 with Supply Chain, Operations, Service, and Compliance teams to support customer commitments and business objectives.

The position is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, in an office environment that can sometimes be noisy and busy in stocking areas. Advanced Energy describes its workplace as highly dynamic, technically challenging, and fast-paced.

Requirements

• 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, including the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or related operations.
• At least 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• International logistics and trade compliance experience.
• Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Experience supporting global service or manufacturing organizations.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 working capital performance.
• Lead warehouse operations, including receiving, kitting, packing, shipping, cycle counting, and inventory control.
• Improve inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulations, customs requirements, trade compliance policies, and record retention requirements.
• Oversee domestic and international transportation activities to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials and products.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) partners, including performance monitoring, contract adherence, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.
• 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 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 in process standardization, warehouse efficiency, inventory optimization, and logistics cost reduction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Multiple medical plans.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks, 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.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and legal assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager