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nVent • Millington, MD

13d • $20 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of supply chain, procurement, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to use data and analytics to support decision-making and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• All employees must adhere to the following core values: high performance, respect, integrity, candor, engaged leadership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor demand signals and place purchase orders for raw material needs.
• Manage open purchase orders and supplier delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate demand and procurement data.
• Analyze supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing on solutions.
• Communicate material availability with Production Planning, Operations, and cross-functional teams.
• Use analytics to optimize inventory levels and stock positions.
• Build knowledge of commodity markets and supplier capabilities.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align replenishment strategies and drive improvements.
• Improve procurement processes for raw material components.
• Coordinate return material authorizations for defective or non-conforming materials.
• Maintain supplier relationships and participate in business reviews.
• Manage corporate credit card (P-Card) purchasing and ensure timely, accurate transaction reconciliation using Concur.
• Analyze and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs) to determine material requirements and execute corresponding Purchase Orders (POs).
• Available to work overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and/or weekends, as required to support production and customer commitments.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED