Material Program Manager

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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.

POSITION SUMMARY:
A Material Program Manager is a self-motivated project leader who can drive a cross-functional team to meet the demands and Supply Chain deliverables of a dynamic Product Development Project (PDP). The MPM will be challenged to provide thorough analysis of the material program performance and drive the decisions that ensure success of the Supply Chain portions of a program. Collaborates with PDP teams to effectively introduce new products to the market, focusing specifically on meeting deliverables related to prototype material availability, material costs, long-term sourcing, risk management, ramp readiness, and release to Operations. Also responsible for optimization of Engineering Inventory and project material liabilities. Acts as the materials point-of-contact for the PDP team and represents Engineering interests in interactions with the Operations & Supply Chain teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains primary ownership for the following:

• New product material costs - models accurate material costs based on introductory and run-rate volumes. Identifies, understands, and articulates the value chains & cost drivers. Drives toward optimal material costs with suppliers, Commodity teams, and Design teams
• Sourcing plans to appropriately support prototype, New Product Introduction (NPI), production ramp, and long-term production. This includes both influencing and adhering to Commodity Management strategies for sourcing & supply base management
• Identification and mitigation of long-term Supply Chain risks presented by new designs
• Execution of Supply Chain deliverables required to release a product to Production
• Develops and implements process improvements to continually increase efficiency of the team and accuracy of information
• Interacts with suppliers to ensure appropriate support & execution during PDP, including taking an active role in supplier identification, selection, and performance management
• Participates in development of overall objectives and strategic goals for NPI and Supply Chain
• Program Engineering Inventory – adheres to best practices for procurement and inventory disposition decisions to optimize Engineering inventory and drives best practices with team members. Ensures appropriate inventory strategies are implemented in conjunction with Operations to enable release and ramp to Production.
• Communicates to the Operations/Supply Chain teams key project milestones and requirements
• Reviews Engineering Changes (ECOs) and evaluates materials/Supply Chain impact
• Facilitates Supplier - Design Team interactions
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Common knowledge of sheet metal, machining, PCBA and other manufacturing methods and cost drivers
• Proven ability to develop strategic supplier relationships, solve problems creatively, and apply critical thinking skills
• Application of Value Chain and Total Cost of Ownership analysis techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with suppliers and all levels within an organization
• Ability to collaborate & influence across departmental lines
• Excellent working knowledge of Purchasing, Production Control and Supply Chain Management
• Highly effective organizational and time management skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office applications and ERP software
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five years relevant experience
• Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  
  
  

EDUCATION:
Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology Management, or Engineering
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Lean/Six-Sigma 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 $82,500 to $112,500 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 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
  
  
  

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com

CO ONLY:
Applications will be accepted through 12/31/2025, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.