Materials Analyst

nVent • Anoka, MN

1d • $54,300 - $100,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Analyst supports systems data integrity and inventory accuracy across Minnesota locations. This role is responsible for analyzing materials data, monitoring inventory transactions, supporting PFEP accuracy, and identifying discrepancies between system data and physical inventory. The analyst plays a critical role in root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and enabling data‑driven decisions that support stable and scalable materials execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Ideally 2+ years of experience in inventory analysis, materials management, or supply chain analytics
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory transactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools; experience with dashboards preferred
• Ability to interpret data and clearly communicate findings
• Data accuracy and discipline
• Structured root cause thinking
• Organization and follow‑through
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze materials‑related system data to ensure alignment between system records and physical inventory
• Review inventory transactions for accuracy, timing, and completeness
• Support validation of part setup data, attributes, and consumption logic
• Maintain and update PFEP (Plan for Every Part) data, including storage locations, replenishment parameters, and usage triggers
• Identify PFEP gaps or inaccuracies and escalate findings to the Senior Manager
• Support cross‑functional alignment between PFEP data and operational execution
• Analyze inventory discrepancies, trends, and aging (DOH) data
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support visibility into inventory health and data integrity
• Support KPI tracking related to inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and material flow
• Support cycle count planning, execution tracking, and reconciliation activities
• Investigate count variances and document root cause findings
• Assist in coordinating inventory adjustments following validation and approval
• Perform data-driven root cause analysis for inventory and system discrepancies
• Track corrective actions, owners, and due dates to closure
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation and data errors
• Provide analytical and execution support for inventory reduction and clean-up initiatives
• Assist with material disposition analysis for obsolete or excess inventory
• Support space optimization and congestion reduction efforts through data analysis

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.
• 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