Materials Planner: Onsite Inventory & Production Optimizer

nVent; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent in Pittsburg, KS is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure the smooth flow of raw materials, components and finished goods to support production schedules. You will analyze material requirements, maintain BOMs, manage ERP/MRP data, and coordinate with suppliers to prevent shortages and downtime.

You will collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics to align materials with manufacturing plans, perform variance analysis, and support forecasting and demand planning using

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.

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 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.
• Maintain tracking of customer furnished equipment (CFE) and related communications with project management.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

nVent in Pittsburg, KS is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure the smooth flow of raw materials, components and finished goods to support production schedules. You will analyze material requirements, maintain BOMs, manage ERP/MRP data, and coordinate with suppliers to prevent shortages and downtime.

You will collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics to align materials with manufacturing plans, perform variance analysis, and support forecasting and demand planning using