MPS Control 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. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The MPS Control Manager is responsible for leading the Master Production Scheduling (MPS) function to ensure optimal alignment between customer demand, production capacity, inventory strategies, and supply chain capabilities. This role drives the development and execution of production plans that support business objectives related to customer service, inventory health, cost management, and operational efficiency.

The position acts as a key interface between Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Commercial teams to balance supply and demand while mitigating risks and maximizing operational performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Master Production Scheduling & Planning

  • Lead the development and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across assigned manufacturing sites or business units.
  • Translate demand forecasts and customer requirements into executable production plans.
  • Ensure optimal utilization of manufacturing capacity, labour, and materials.
  • Manage planning horizons and scheduling parameters to maintain supply continuity.
  • Balance customer service requirements with inventory and operational constraints.

  Production & Inventory Control

  • Monitor production performance against schedule and drive corrective actions.
  • Optimize inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Utilize inventory strategies to support service level targets while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints and develop mitigation plans.

  Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

  • Support monthly S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
  • Provide scenario analysis and recommendations for managing demand-supply imbalances.
  • Collaborate with commercial and operations teams to align business priorities.

  Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, and Quality teams.
  • Coordinate production priorities and resource allocation to meet customer commitments.
  • Lead communication regarding supply risks, recovery plans, and schedule changes.

  Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

  • Establish and track key planning and scheduling KPIs.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, inventory optimization, and service performance.
  • Lead root cause analysis for demand-supply mismatches, delivery misses, and inventory deviations.
  • Implement best practices in production planning and control.

  Systems & Data Management

  • Ensure integrity of planning master data, including lead times, BOMs, routings, and planning parameters.
  • Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness.
  • Support digital transformation and planning automation initiatives.

  Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of production schedulers, planners, and inventory controllers.
  • Establish clear performance objectives and development plans.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment using ERP/MRP, procurement, reporting, analytics, and collaboration tools.
• Works closely with planning, procurement, suppliers, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, and site operations in a fast-paced production environment with competing priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product description, and material demand
• Ability to manage and lead a staff of professional Production Planners
• Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, and negotiate effectively and to set priorities in a manner which ensures maximum performance and goal accomplishment
• Good understanding of SAP and the ability to apply to manufacturing processes
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing systems
• Excellent PC skills, including Excel, Word, MS Standard Office
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with several projects simultaneously
• Ability to motivate others in a team environment

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning, Manufacturing Planning, or Operations Management.
• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong experience with S&OP, MPS, MRP, and inventory management processes.
• Proficient knowledge of MRP, material planning, inventory control, procurement processes, supplier management, BOMs, lead times, supplier commitments, planning master data, production support, and clear-to-build requirements.
• Ability to interpret system outputs, analyze shortage causes, summarize business impacts, recommend recovery actions, and communicate risks to operational stakeholders.
• Proficient understanding of high-mix manufacturing, constrained supply, complex BOM structures, long lead-time components, inventory trade-offs, supplier recovery, and clear-to-build readiness.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM
• APICS CSCP
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above