Director, Sales & Operations Planning

Advanced Energy

  • Denver, CO
  • $180,000-220,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGYAdvanced 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:Advanced Energy is seeking a strategic and execution focused Director of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) based in our corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Reporting to the VP of Sales Operations & Customer Support, this role leads the integrated planning process across Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Finance with a strong focus on demand planning and Sales and Operations Execution. The ideal candidate has deep experience and demonstrated success in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) technology and manufacturing environments and thrives in a fast-paced, globally connected organization.RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Planning and S&OP Leadership
  • Lead the global S&OP process, aligning demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory strategies, and financial targets.
  • Facilitate or support monthly S&OP cycles including demand reviews, supply planning, and executive consensus meetings.
  • Drive demand/supply alignments between sales, operations and finance through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Identify risks and opportunities in global demand-supply balancing, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Use scenario planning to evaluate trade-offs in customer delivery, working capital, and operational efficiency.
  • Support the yearly AOP planning cycle
Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE)
  • Establish and lead a short-term execution cadence (weekly/daily) to manage near-term demand-supply changes and revenue projections.
  • Monitor order fulfillment, backlog, and inventory positions to ensure responsiveness to customer needs.
  • Coordinate agile responses to demand shifts, supply disruptions, or capacity constraints.
Demand Planning
  • Oversee demand planning processes, integrating historical data, market and customer intelligence, as well as sales pipeline insights.
  • Improve forecast accuracy through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management.
  • Implement statistical forecasting tools and scenario modeling to support proactive decision-making.
Analytics & Tools
  • Lead the Center of Excellence for demand planning for IBP. Drive the implementation of tools and analytics to enhance visibility and decision-making across the supply chain
  • Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health.
Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of planners and analysts.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Location: Denver, CO
  • Environment: Standard office environment, onsite at Corporate HQ
  • Travel: Global and domestic travel is required, up to 10%.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Proven success in a technology or manufacturing company with long sales cycles and global operations.
  • Deep understanding of Supply Chain dynamics and strong understanding of demand planning methodologies and statistical forecasting.
  • Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan).
  • Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to create and lead highly effective and successful teams; experience working in environments that drive excellence, holding self to high standards with willingness to collaborate and contribute within the team.
  • Ability to operate independently while also thriving in a team environment and to foster the same balance of independence and collaboration within the team.
  • Advanced interpersonal, listening and communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, and a track record of effectively communicating with and influencing at all levels of the organization, including Executives.
  • Highly analytical with the ability to drive fact-based discussions and decisions
EXPERIENCE:
  • 10+ years in supply chain, planning, or operations roles; 5+ years leading S&OP in a complex B2B environment.
  • Prior experience managing a global team.
  • Proven success in a technology or manufacturing company with long sales cycles and global operations.
  • Experience implementing or enhancing S&OE processes in a global environment.
  • Experience in deploying Planning solutions such as IBP, Anaplan or Kinaxis preferred.
EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field required.
  • Advanced degree such as MBA or equivalent preferred.
  • PMP or other project management certifications are a plus.
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 $180,000 to $220,000 per year. In addition to base salary, this position is also eligible to participate in the Company's Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive plans.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 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 toApplications will be accepted through September 1, 2025 unless the position is filled prior to this date. The company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.

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