VP – Supply Chain - Planning Transformation

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

The Vice President, Supply Chain Planning Transformation leads the transformation and implementation of best-in-class integrated planning across Advanced Energy’s global supply chain network. This role drives end-to-end planning excellence by integrating demand, supply, inventory, capacity, manufacturing, suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics, and customer fulfilment into a sustainable operating model. The leader will build and lead the transformation team and global planning Centre of Excellence (CoE).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Integrated Planning Strategy & Transformation

• Lead global supply chain planning strategy, operating model, and transformation roadmap.
• Establish integrated planning across demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and fulfillment.
• Drive global process governance, standardization, and performance management.

End-to-End Supply Chain Planning Transformation

• Lead enterprise-wide planning transformation across strategic, tactical, and operational horizons.
• Drive IBP, S&OP, and S&OE excellence to align demand, supply, and inventory.
• Implement scenario planning, risk mitigation, and operational agility frameworks.
• Ensure seamless integration of planning and execution across the supply chain.

Extended Supply Chain Network Planning

• Lead integrated planning across suppliers, factories, and contract manufacturers.
• Enhance visibility across demand, materials, capacity, inventory, and customer commitments.
• Strengthen supply chain agility, resilience, and cross-network collaboration.

Technology & Digital Planning

• Lead APS strategy, implementation, and user adoption.
• Drive integration of planning platforms with ERP, MES, logistics, and data ecosystems.
• Advance analytics, optimization, scenario planning, and control tower capabilities.

Global Planning Center of Excellence (CoE)

• Establish and lead a global Planning CoE.
• Build capabilities in planning, analytics, governance, and transformation leadership.
• Define standards, best practices, performance metrics, and continuous improvement programs.

Adoption, Governance & Business Value

• Lead change management, stakeholder engagement, and capability development.
• Establish governance, decision-making, and compliance frameworks.
• Drive measurable business outcomes in service, inventory, productivity, and profitability.

EXPERIENCES

• 15+ years of supply chain planning and transformation leadership in high-tech manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading global planning transformations across sites, business units, and regions.
• Expertise in Integrated Planning Operating Model design and implementation.
• Deep experience in complex discrete, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong cross-functional leadership across Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and IT.
• Successful in building transformation teams, COEs, governance frameworks, and organizational capabilities.
• Industry background in EMS, high-tech, semiconductors, or advanced manufacturing preferred.
• Proven experience managing planning transformation across both captive and contract manufacturing networks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Enterprise-minded transformation leader with strong strategic and operational expertise.
• Trusted partner across operations, supply chain, technology, finance, commercial, and executive teams.
• Data-driven decision-maker balancing standardization with business needs.
• Proven ability to lead complex transformations and drive execution in ambiguous environments.
• Influential global matrix leader with strong accountability and change management skills.
• Focused on sustainable adoption, capability building, and long-term value realization.
• Led enterprise-scale APS implementations, including SAP IBP and comparable platforms.
• Strong SAP IBP implementation experience in global manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experienced in integrating planning, ERP, MES, procurement, logistics, and data platforms.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Effective global, matrixed organizations.

EDUCATION

• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Engineering, or related field
• MBA preferred