Materials Planner II

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc•Fort Collins, CO

7d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Engineering Planners manage New Product Introduction (NPI) scheduling and release processes required to successfully design, build, and transfer new products from AE’s global design centers into manufacturing. Collaborate with development teams to ensure all NPI deliverables are met. Function as a liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Quality to coordinate product schedules.

Requirements

Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product design and program objectives
Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills must be superior.
Demonstrated MS Office skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
3-5 years in Purchasing/Planning environment
Basic understanding of manufacturing planning/scheduling and the processes associated with MRP/ERP
Proven track record of success and growth in positions of increasing responsibility
Experience working in a team and group setting with upper-level managers

Nice To Haves

Multicultural experience is a plus
Microsoft Project Schedule management desired
Previous experience with SAP desired or preferred
Prefer American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or CPM certification or other international certification

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete Product Development Process (PDP)
Coordinates production plans for new products ensuring availability of material to meet project schedules
Manages on-time-delivery goals of products by committed ship date
Works to resolve capacity, material constraints and other potential schedule interruptions
Approves unit quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements
Manages and implements NPI Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Coordinates with engineering to create and maintain Bill of Material (BOMs) in SAP
Manages the release of parts, modules, and/or units to appropriate department in production
Creates and maintains work orders, purchase requests and internal transfer orders

Benefits

Market-based base pay
Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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