Engineering; Materials Planner I​/II

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.

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.

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.

Engineering Planners manage New Product Introduction (NPI) scheduling and release processes required to successfully design, build, and transfer new products from Advanced Energy’s global design centers into manufacturing. This role partners closely with development teams to ensure all NPI deliverables are met and serves as a key liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Quality to coordinate product schedules.

This position may be filled at either the Engineering Planner I or Engineering Planner II level. Level will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage planning activities.

• Coordinate production plans for new products, ensuring material availability to meet project timelines.
• Manage on‑time delivery performance against committed ship dates.
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints, material shortages, and schedule risks.
• Approve unit quantities, schedules, and parts lists for material control to ensure timely procurement and production readiness.
• Manage and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for NPI programs.
• Partner with engineering to create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SAP.
• Coordinate the release of parts, modules, and units into production.
• Create and manage work orders, purchase requests, and internal transfer orders.

• Independently manage complex NPI programs and competing priorities.
• Proactively identify risks and drive resolution across cross‑functional teams.
• Provide guidance or informal leadership on planning and material management activities.
• Strong ability to lead planning activities and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with greater autonomy and drive outcomes.

• Location:
  
  Eden Prairie, MN
• Environment:
  Onsite, office environment

• Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and materials management processes.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and standard business tools (Excel, databases, etc.).
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Typically 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, planning, scheduling, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing planning and MRP/ERP systems.

• Typically 3–5+ years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain.
• Proven track record of increasing responsibility and success in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required.
• APICS, CPM, or similar certification preferred.

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