Materials Analyst

nVent • Pittsburg, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods within the manufacturing facility. The role analyzes material requirements, monitors inventory levels, coordinates with subcontractors, and supports production planning to minimize shortages, excesses, and downtime. It contributes to supply chain performance, cost reduction, and on-time delivery of customer orders. This position works onsite five days per week in the Pittsburg, Kansas office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift materials or parts weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk or stand on the production floor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain material inventory levels to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Analyze material requirements and generate reports for procurement and production teams.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs), inventory records, and data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and resolve supply issues.
• Identify and address potential material shortages, overages, and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Logistics teams to align materials with manufacturing schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis of material variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Track customer furnished equipment (CFE) and CFE purchase orders, and communicate about CFE materials with project management.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Provide forecasting and demand-planning support based on historical data, market trends, and sales input.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave.
• Back-up care services.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time.
• Well-being program.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level