Global Materials Planner & Inventory Analyst

Advanced Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking an Inventory Analyst for Raw Material Shipment to coordinate global material movements and support manufacturing continuity. You will balance inventory availability, allocation priorities, and operational constraints across multiple sites.

You will collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Logistics to optimize shipments, resolve shortages, and drive process improvements while maintaining accurate SOPs and reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (Oracle, SAP preferred) and supply chain operations.
• Understanding inventory management, material planning, logistics, and shipment processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills in resolving shipment issues, shortages, and urgent requests.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactions, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Effective communicator with experience supporting global stakeholders and leading escalations.
• Strong collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Results-oriented, ensuring compliance, accountability, and timely delivery of commitments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage shipment plans for raw material transfer requests.
• Review and validate shipment requests against inventory availability.
• Prioritize shipments based on customer demand, production needs, and business impact.
• Coordinate material allocations during supply shortages and constrained situations.
• Ensure timely processing of shipment requests and PO requirements.
• Monitor shipment status, proactively resolve issues, and mitigate delivery delays.
• Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time material movement and supply continuity.
• Manage material shortages and shipment risks, coordinating recovery plans, ETA updates, and mitigation actions with stakeholders.

Skills

ERP/WMS experience

Oracle

SAP

Inventory management

Material planning

Logistics

Excel proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Advanced Energy is seeking an Inventory Analyst for Raw Material Shipment to coordinate global material movements and support manufacturing continuity. You will balance inventory availability, allocation priorities, and operational constraints across multiple sites.

You will collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Logistics to optimize shipments, resolve shortages, and drive process improvements while maintaining accurate SOPs and reporting.