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:

• 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

YOU HAVE:

• 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).

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

  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.