Materials Manager

About the role

Lead production planning and scheduling activities to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.

Own production control processes from work order creation through shipment, driving schedule attainment.

Lead inventory accuracy through effective controls, cycle counting, and continuous process improvements.

Cook up purchasing, receiving, kitting, and shipping operations to support production and customer requirements.

Partner with suppliers and corporate sourcing teams to build a reliable, cost-effective supply chain.

Supervise and improve key operational metrics including timely delivery, inventory accuracy, and material flow.

Lead and participate in Lean and ongoing improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and operational performance.

Collaborate multi-functionally with production, customer service, supply chain, and leadership teams to resolve issues and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling activities to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.
• Own production control processes from work order creation through shipment, driving schedule attainment.
• Lead inventory accuracy through effective controls, cycle counting, and continuous process improvements.
• Cook up purchasing, receiving, kitting, and shipping operations to support production and customer requirements.
• Partner with suppliers and corporate sourcing teams to build a reliable, cost-effective supply chain.
• Supervise and improve key operational metrics including timely delivery, inventory accuracy, and material flow.
• Lead and participate in Lean and ongoing improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and operational performance.
• Collaborate multi-functionally with production, customer service, supply chain, and leadership teams to resolve issues and deliver results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with a strong background in production planning, scheduling, or materials management preferred.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning processes.
• Experience managing inventory control programs and driving inventory accuracy preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing multiple priorities.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing people.

Qualifications

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.
• We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable, Dedicated to absolute integrity, Focused on the customer first, Respectful and team oriented, Optimistic and energizing, Accountable for performance.

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 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 with a company match.
• Additional benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

Pay

Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s 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 $115,500.00 - $214,500.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Schedule

Dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day.