Materials Data Analyst — Inventory & PFEP Specialist

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

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.