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Advanced Energy · 6 hours ago

Material Program Manager

Advanced Energy is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of precision power conversion solutions. The Material Program Manager will drive cross-functional teams to meet Supply Chain deliverables for product development projects, focusing on material costs, sourcing, and risk management.

Hiring Manager
Phillip Oliver
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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

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic Supplier RelationshipsValue Chain AnalysisLean/Six-Sigma CertificationERP SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeCritical ThinkingEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

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
Minimum five years relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology Management, or Engineering

Preferred

Lean/Six-Sigma certification

Benefits

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

Company

Advanced Energy

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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Randy Heckman
Senior VP and CTO
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Paul Oldham
Executive Vice President & CFO
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