Global Materials & Logistics Leader

Advanced Energy; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Materials and Logistics Manager in Fort Collins, CO to lead the Global Service Organization's materials and logistics operations, ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient movement of products worldwide.

You will oversee inventory management, warehousing, transportation, import/export compliance, and 3PL partnerships while driving continuous improvement and cost optimization in a fast-paced, global setting.

Qualifications

• 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 with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Materials management

Inventory control

Logistics operations

Trade compliance

ERP/MRP systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Operations / Logistics

APICS CPIM, CSCP

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

SAP

Job description

Advanced Energy is seeking a Materials and Logistics Manager in Fort Collins, CO to lead the Global Service Organization's materials and logistics operations, ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient movement of products worldwide.

You will oversee inventory management, warehousing, transportation, import/export compliance, and 3PL partnerships while driving continuous improvement and cost optimization in a fast-paced, global setting.