Materials Planner

nVent; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Materials Planner for our Pittsburg, KS site to ensure the smooth flow of materials across manufacturing. You will monitor inventory, analyze requirements, maintain BOMs, and coordinate with subcontractors to support on-time production.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 2+ years of planning or manufacturing experience, with strong ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. Collaboration across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel and reporting tools proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain material inventory levels to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Analyze material requirements and generate reports for procurement and production teams.
• Maintain accurate BOMs, inventory records, and ERP/MRP data.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors to timely deliver raw materials and resolve issues.
• Identify shortages, overages, and obsolescence and address them proactively.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Logistics to align with schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis of material variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Track CFE materials and communicate with project management on CFE.
• Assist in cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Provide forecasting and demand planning support based on data and trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

ERP/MRP (SAP/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, industrial engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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 Planner is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods within the manufacturing facility. This role analyzes material requirements, monitors inventory levels, coordinates with sub-contractors, and supports production planning to minimize shortages, excesses, and downtime. The Materials Planner plays a critical part in optimizing supply chain performance, reducing costs, and supporting on-time delivery of customer orders.

* This position will work onsite 5 days/week in our Pittsburg, KS office *

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Monitor and maintain material inventory levels to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Analyze material requirements and generate reports for procurement and production teams.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs), inventory records, and data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and resolve supply issues.
• Identify and address potential material shortages, overages, and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Logistics teams to align materials with manufacturing schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis of material variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintaining tracking of customer furnished equipment (CFE), CFE purchase orders, and communication with project management in regard to CFE materials.
• Assist in cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Provide forecasting and demand planning support based on historical data, market trends, and sales input.

YOU WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift materials or parts (up to 25 lbs).
• Ability to walk/stand on production floor for extended periods.

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.