Materials Planner: Inventory, BOM & Demand Forecasting

nVent; Pittsburg (KS); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

nVent is seeking a Materials Planner for our Pittsburg, KS site to ensure smooth flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods. The role analyzes requirements, maintains BOMs, and coordinates with sub-contractors to minimize shortages and downtime.

On-site collaboration with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Logistics is essential to align with schedules. You will forecast demand using historical data and sales input, and support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation while lifting

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Material planning

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Excel

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Outils

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Description du poste

nVent is seeking a Materials Planner for our Pittsburg, KS site to ensure smooth flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods. The role analyzes requirements, maintains BOMs, and coordinates with sub-contractors to minimize shortages and downtime.

On-site collaboration with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Logistics is essential to align with schedules. You will forecast demand using historical data and sales input, and support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation while lifting