Materials Manager

nVent•Anoka, MN

2d•$105,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager is accountable for ensuring materials‑related systems data integrity across Minnesota locations. This role owns governance of part setup, PFEP accuracy, inventory transactions, and master data controls to ensure the system of record accurately reflects physical inventory and material flow. The position leads analytical, cycle counting, and corrective action processes to identify root causes, drive data accuracy, and enable scalable, reliable execution across inbound, manufacturing, and storage operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field is preferred
Ideally 8+ years of progressive experience in materials management, inventory control, or supply chain operations
Proven experience owning master data, inventory accuracy, and PFEP governance
Strong understanding of ERP‑based inventory transactions and material master data
Experience leading cycle count programs and inventory reconciliation
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Strong project management and execution discipline
Have a strong understanding of multi-site network replenishment models and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead analytical and operational teams
Strong cross‑functional influence and stakeholder management skills
Structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis capability
Ability to establish controls while enabling operational flexibility and scale

Responsibilities

Own materials‑related master data governance, including part setup, attributes, and transaction accuracy
Serve as approval authority for new part creation and validation prior to PO placement
Ensure inventory transactions accurately reflect physical movement and consumption
Establish controls, audits, and standard work to maintain system‑to‑physical alignment
Define, implement, and maintain PFEP (Plan for Every Part) standards across Minnesota locations
Ensure PFEP data supports proper storage, replenishment logic, and consumption triggers
Partner with planning, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align PFEP with execution
Lead cycle counting strategy, execution, and reconciliation processes
Oversee inventory analyst functions, including discrepancy analysis, trend reporting, and KPI development
Drive root cause analysis for inventory variances, data errors, and process breakdowns
Lead structured root cause evaluations and assign corrective actions to accountable owners
Track closure of improvement actions and validate effectiveness
Drive scalable process improvements to support increased volume, velocity, and complexity
Project manage inventory reduction initiatives and physical disposition of obsolete or excess materials
Lead material disposal, write‑off, and clean‑up efforts in alignment with finance and compliance requirements
Support space optimization and congestion reduction initiatives across sites