Freight & Warehouse Manager

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 Freight & Warehouse Manager is responsible for the performance and cost of Logistics in North America and Mexico. This role will manage all Logistics/Transportation and 3PL Warehouse Service Providers to ensure service excellence and network optimization for Advanced Energy. This position will have one direct report to assist in meeting objectives.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive Key Performance Inductors excellence through regular Business Reviews with the 3PL warehouse operators
• Manage international freight and domestics transporters and their performance review
• Accountable for logistics cost and budget
• Leads cost and efficiency improvement projects
• Collaborate with shipping teams to drive cost efficiency
• Follow-up on urgent shipments, shipment discrepancies and damages
• Accountable for the 3PL warehouse performances to ensure
  • Accurate and prompt Good Receipt into the 3PL warehouses
  • DIFOT (Delivery In Full, On Time) to Advanced Energy local factories and overseas sites from 3PLwarehouses
  • Accurate inventory level in the 3PL warehouses
  • Full adherence to Customs and SOX compliance by the 3PL warehouses located in bonded area
• Influence and review 3PL SOP and logistics procedures. Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities
• Assist in managing Customs for shipment import and export
• Assist in managing Customs Compliance in the 3PL warehouses
• Provides coaching and contributes to the professional growth of Logistics team members

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, CO or Mexicali, MX
• Environment: Standard office environment, with limited remote opportunities   
• Limited travel required

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• 5-8 years of experience in a similar position managing losgistics, freight and/or warehouse
• Previous supervisory experience is essential
• Excellent communication skills to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
• Proactive work ethic to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product description, and material demand
• Strong organizational skills - ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, and negotiate effectively and set priorities in a manner which ensures maximum performance and goal accomplishment
• Good understanding of SAP and the ability to apply logistics processes
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing systems
• Ability to work with several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work well and motivate others in a team environment, by collaborating and involving others in decision-making and problem-solving

 

Preferred:

• Experience with proper handling of static sensitive material
• Experience with MRP systems and SAP

 

EXPERIENCE:                                  

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EDUCATION:                                                                                    

Essential:

• BS in Bu