Sr Materials Planner - NPI Engineering

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:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials (Engineering) Planner supporting our new High Voltage Systems and RF Engineering teams in Wilmington, MA. This role plays a key part in supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through close collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include coordinating material availability, managing engineering change activities, maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs) in SAP, and helping ensure projects remain on schedule. The ideal candidate will have experience working in SAP or another ERP system, along with a background in planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or BOM management.

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). Supports the creation and approval process of ECOs.

Coordinates with engineering to create and maintain Bill of Material (BOMs) in SAP

Uploads and validates BOMs in iPro and SAP to ensure accurate purchasing signals and master data integrity.

Ensure BOM accuracy by working directly with the Design Engineer and Engineering Team(s).

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

Ensures NPI build materials are available on time through coordination with NPI Build Teams, Manufacturing Engineering, and receiving factories.

Coordinates build schedules with Program Managers and drives "Clear to Build" readiness timelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a high-pressure environment under limited supervision

Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment

Must be able to navigate through the production and engineering environment, following the processes and procedures dictated in manufacturing and engineering

Primarily works in an engineering environment which may be noisy and fast-paced

The product being produced might have high voltage and current conditions; appropriate precautions must be observed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing

Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems to manage BOMs, planning data, and material requirements.

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. Multicultural experience is a plus

Demonstrated MS Office skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Project Schedule management desired

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience in planning, materials management, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines.

Basic understanding of manufacturing planning/scheduling and the processes associated with MRP/ERP, SAP preferred

Experience working in a team and group setting, collaborating across all levels of an organization

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Finance, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or CPM certification or other international certification preferred

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 $90,000 to $115,000 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 for eligible positions, and a 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 parents

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, identity 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