Materials Supervisor

nVent; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health benefits

Job summary

nVent seeks an Inventory Technology & Part Setup Leader to drive replenishment setup, validation, and storage optimization. You will lead an integrated team, ensure accurate configurations before release, and establish standard work across parts setup and launch processes.

You will also oversee inventory control, cycle counting, and issue resolution while driving process improvements and data-driven decisions across functions.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years of inventory leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading inventory operations, inventory control, or inventory systems within a complex environment.
• Strong working knowledge of inventory systems, replenishment logic, parts setup, and inventory controls.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional projects and enterprise system enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the Inventory Technology team focused on replenishment setup and validation (PFEP level 2&3).
• Oversee inventory control operations including cycle counting and reconciliation.
• Define and lead inventory-related projects for system enhancements and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Engineering, Finance, and Training to align inventory strategy with business needs.
• Lead and mentor inventory technicians and controllers, ensuring clear roles and performance management.

Skills

Inventory leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Inventory systems

Data-driven decisions

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

Inventory Technology & Part Setup Leadership

Supervise and lead the Inventory Technology team focused on:

• Replenishment setup and validation (PFEP level 2&3)
• Inventory storage improvement projects
• Ensure all parts are accurately configured for replenishment, storage, and inventory control prior to release.
• Establish and maintain standard work for parts setup, validation, and launch processes.

Inventory Control Oversight

• Provide leadership over the Inventory Control organization, including cycle counting operations.
• Ensure inventory controllers and cycle counters execute accurate and timely counting, reconciliation, and reporting processes.
• Drive accountability for inventory accuracy metrics, discrepancy resolution, and root‑cause analysis.

System & Process Improvement

• Define and lead inventory‑related projects supporting system enhancements and functionality improvements.
• Act as a key contributor in developing and deploying:

• Inventory control measures and performance standards
• Standard work and process improvements (in partnership with the Training team)
• Long‑term inventory system strategy

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Strategy

• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Engineering, Finance, and Training to align inventory strategy with business needs.
• Translate inventory and operational requirements into actionable system and process solutions.
• Champion continuous improvement and data‑driven decision making across inventory functions.
• Lead and support PFEP health report out to all segment owners.

People Leadership

• Develop, coach, and mentor leaders, inventory technicians, and inventory control teams.
• Ensure role clarity, training alignment, and strong performance management.
• Build succession plans and a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

YOU HAVE

Ideally 2+ years of inventory leadership experience required

Proven experience leading inventory operations, inventory control, or inventory systems within a complex environment.

Strong working knowledge of inventory systems, replenishment logic, parts setup, and inventory controls.

Demonstrated success in leading cross‑functional projects and enterprise system enhancements.

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 Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $76,000.00 - $141,100.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-AL1 At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.