Full-Time

Materials Manager

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nVent

nVent

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Senior, Expert

Houston, TX, USA

On-site presence required.

Category
Inventory Management
Production Planning & Scheduling
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years of people management experience.
  • BS / BA Degree in Supply Chain, Product Supply, Manufacturing/Operations or related experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years of previous experience in Manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of MRP and material flow processes, knowledge of material planning systems and processes (MRP, Kanban).
Responsibilities
  • Manage team of 8 to maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliverables to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.
  • Establish, oversee, and continuously improves process and procedures to enable proper production control planning and scheduling to meet sales forecasts and to balance the level of labor and machine requirements. Investigate and follow-up deviations to the production schedule.
  • Work cross-functionally on material expedites, lead times, product launches, Demand Forecasts, and other countermeasures to favorably disposition excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Create, review and release internal manufacturing orders and/or external vendor purchase orders in a timely manner; expedite, cancel, defer as needed. Ensure prompt disposition of any non-conformances to minimize impact to the schedule.
  • Plan and publish an executable, frozen Five day Production Schedule that meets customer demand and stocking levels. Coordinate Raw Materials and components to support schedule.
  • Communicate lead times and respond to inquiries on customer orders and quotes. Ensure responses are communicated promptly and expertly.
  • Support cost management initiatives focused on reducing total cost of ownership.
  • Develop and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure a resilient supply chain and high supplier performance, resolving issues and monitoring performance. Build partnerships with internal partners to ensure that all requirements are being met.
  • Lead negotiation of supply and service agreements that are in line with nVent business strategies.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1903

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for liquid cooling solutions in data centers.
  • Growing interest in sustainable electrical solutions aligns with nVent's focus.
  • Rise of EVs presents opportunities for nVent's electrical solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid AI advancements may render current liquid cooling solutions obsolete.
  • Acquisition of Trachte could lead to integration challenges.
  • Departure of key executive may lead to leadership gaps.

What makes nVent unique

  • nVent collaborates with NVIDIA on AI-ready liquid cooling solutions.
  • nVent is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
  • nVent focuses on innovative electrical connection and protection products.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

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