Materials Analyst

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent in Minnesota is seeking a Materials Analyst to support systems data integrity and inventory accuracy across our locations. You will analyze materials data, monitor inventory transactions, and ensure PFEP data aligns with operations.

The role focuses on root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and data-driven decision making to improve inventory health, cycle counts, and material flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Ideally 2+ years of experience in inventory analysis, materials management, or supply chain analytics
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory transactions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools; experience with dashboards preferred
• Ability to interpret data and clearly communicate findings
• Data accuracy and discipline
• Structured root cause thinking
• Organization and follow‑through
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze materials-related system data to ensure alignment between system records and physical inventory
• Review inventory transactions for accuracy, timing, and completeness
• Support validation of part setup data, attributes, and consumption logic
• Maintain and update PFEP (Plan for Every Part) data, including storage locations, replenishment parameters, and usage triggers
• Identify PFEP gaps or inaccuracies and elevate findings to the Senior Manager
• Support cross-functional alignment between PFEP data and operational execution
• Analyze inventory discrepancies, trends, and aging (DOH) data
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support visibility into inventory health and data integrity
• Support KPI tracking related to inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and material flow
• Support cycle count planning, execution tracking, and reconciliation activities
• Investigate count variances and document root cause findings
• Assist in coordinating inventory adjustments following validation and approval
• Support data-driven root cause analysis for inventory and system discrepancies
• Track corrective actions, owners, and due dates to closure
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation and data errors
• Provide analytical and execution support for inventory reduction and clean-up initiatives
• Assist with material disposition analysis for obsolete or excess inventory
• Support space optimization and congestion reduction efforts through data analysis

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel

Dashboards

ERP systems

Cross-functional work

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/operations/engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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 Analyst supports systems data integrity and inventory accuracy across Minnesota locations. This role is responsible for analyzing materials data, monitoring inventory transactions, supporting PFEP accuracy, and identifying discrepancies between system data and physical inventory. The analyst plays a critical role in root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and enabling data‑driven decisions that support stable and scalable materials execution.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

Systems Data & Inventory Accuracy

• Monitor and analyze materials‑related system data to ensure alignment between system records and physical inventory
• Review inventory transactions for accuracy, timing, and completeness
• Support validation of part setup data, attributes, and consumption logic

PFEP Support

• Maintain and update PFEP (Plan for Every Part) data, including storage locations, replenishment parameters, and usage triggers
• Identify PFEP gaps or inaccuracies and elevate findings to the Senior Manager
• Support cross‑functional alignment between PFEP data and operational execution

Inventory Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze inventory discrepancies, trends, and aging (DOH) data
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support visibility into inventory health and data integrity
• Support KPI tracking related to inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and material flow

Cycle Counting & Reconciliation

• Support cycle count planning, execution tracking, and reconciliation activities
• Investigate count variances and document root cause findings
• Assist in coordinating inventory adjustments following validation and approval

Root Cause & Corrective Action

• Support Perform data‑driven root cause analysis for inventory and system discrepancies
• Track corrective actions, owners, and due dates to closure
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation and data errors

Project Support

• Provide analytical and execution support for inventory reduction and clean‑up initiatives
• Assist with material disposition analysis for obsolete or excess inventory
• Support space optimization and congestion reduction efforts through data analysis

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Ideally 2+ years of experience in inventory analysis, materials management, or supply chain analytics
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory transactions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools; experience with dashboards preferred
• Ability to interpret data and clearly communicate findings
• Data accuracy and discipline
• Structured root cause thinking
• Organization and follow‑through
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment

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.

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

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.

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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: $54,300.00 - $100,800.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.