Materials Planner

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, components and subassemblies required to support production in an enclosures manufacturing environment. This role balances supply and demand, maintains optimal inventory levels and collaborates cross-functionally to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Plan and schedule material requirements based on production forecasts and customer orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accuracy through regular analysis and system updates.
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to manage lead times, expedite deliveries and resolve shortages.
• Align material availability with production schedules to prevent downtime and delays.
• Analyze demand trends and adjust planning strategies accordingly.
• Maintain and update ERP/MRP system data, including bills of materials and planning parameters.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce excess inventory, waste and costs.
• Communicate material risks, constraints and recovery plans to internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and operations.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of materials planning, production planning or supply chain experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

WE HAVE:

• A 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

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• 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

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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 — 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 other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.