Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
TheMaterials Manageris accountable for ensuringmaterialsrelatedsystems data integrity across Minnesota locations. This role owns governance of part setup, PFEP accuracy, inventory transactions, and master data controls to ensure the system of record accurately reflects physical inventory and material flow. The positionleadsanalytical, cycle counting, and corrective action processes toidentifyroot causes, drive data accuracy, and enable scalable, reliable execution across inbound, manufacturing, and storage operations.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:
Systems Data Integrity & Governance
Ownmaterialsrelatedmaster data governance, including part setup, attributes, and transaction accuracy
Serve as approval authority for new part creation and validation prior to PO placement
Ensure inventory transactions accurately reflect physical movement and consumption
Establish controls, audits, and standard work tomaintainsystemtophysicalalignment
PFEP & Material Control
Define, implement, and maintain PFEP (Plan for Every Part) standards across Minnesota locations
Ensure PFEP data supports proper storage, replenishment logic, and consumption triggers
Partner with planning, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align PFEP with execution
Inventory Accuracy & Analytics
Lead cycle counting strategy, execution, and reconciliation processes
Oversee inventory analyst functions, including discrepancy analysis, trend reporting, and KPI development
Drive root cause analysis for inventory variances, data errors, and process breakdowns
Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement
Lead structured root cause evaluations and assign corrective actions to accountable owners
Track closure of improvement actions andvalidateeffectiveness
Drive scalable process improvements to support increased volume, velocity, and complexity
Project & Execution Leadership
Project manage inventory reduction initiatives and physical disposition of obsolete or excess materials
Lead material disposal,writeoff, andcleanupefforts in alignment with finance and compliance requirements
Support space optimization and congestion reduction initiatives across sites
YOU HAVE:
Bachelors degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or related fieldis preferred
Ideally 8+ years of progressive experience in materials management, inventory control, or supply chain operations
Proven experience owning master data, inventory accuracy, and PFEP governance
Technical & Functional Skills
Strong understanding ofERPbasedinventory transactions and material master data
Experience leading cycle count programs and inventory reconciliation
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Strong project management and execution discipline
Have a strong understandingofmulti-sitenetwork replenishmentmodels and best practices.
Leadership & Competencies
Demonstrated ability to lead analytical and operational teams
Strongcrossfunctionalinfluence and stakeholder management skills
Structuredproblemsolvingand root cause analysis capability
Ability toestablishcontrols while enabling operational flexibility and scale
Pay Transparency
nVents pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employees work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
Compensation Range:
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Benefit Overview
At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan 6 both include a company match.
Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each others authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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