Materials Flow Specialist - Drive Efficiency & Inventory

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking operations professionals to optimize material flow and inventory control across its global manufacturing network. You will collaborate with production, purchasing, logistics and quality teams to keep materials moving efficiently while complying with safety and quality standards.

Join a company that provides a broad benefits package and opportunities to influence cost reduction and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and inventory systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and optimize material flow.
• Effective verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ERP, MES, or inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material flow by directing deliveries to correct locations at right times.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels using barcode/RFID tracking.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, logistics, and quality teams.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement changes to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Document material movements and deviations, and generate reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in material handling.

Skills

Lean principles

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Barcode/RFID tracking

Job description

nVent is seeking operations professionals to optimize material flow and inventory control across its global manufacturing network. You will collaborate with production, purchasing, logistics and quality teams to keep materials moving efficiently while complying with safety and quality standards.

Join a company that provides a broad benefits package and opportunities to influence cost reduction and process improvements.