Nvent

MaterialsAnalyst

$54–101k Anoka, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Materials Analyst at Nvent. Skills: Inventory analysis, Materials management, Data integrity, Root cause analysis. Monitor materials system data. Analyze materials system data”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Root cause analysis; Data-driven decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years experience in inventory analysis, 2+ years experience in materials management, 2+ years experience in supply chain analytics, Working knowledge of ERP systems, Working knowledge of inventory transactions, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Attention to detail

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Bachelor's degree in Operations, Bachelor's degree in Business, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Proficiency in Excel, Reporting experience with dashboards

What You'll Do.

Monitor materials system data

Analyze materials system data

Review inventory transactions

Support PFEP data maintenance

Escalate PFEP findings

Analyze inventory discrepancies

Analyze inventory trends

Support cycle count planning

Track cycle count execution

Reconcile cycle counts

Investigate count variances

Document root cause findings

Coordinate inventory adjustments

Perform root cause analysis

Track corrective actions

Track corrective action owners

Track corrective action due dates

Support continuous improvement initiatives

Provide analytical support

Provide execution support

Analyze material disposition

Support space optimization

Support congestion reduction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work cross-functionally

Communication Scope

Communicate findings

Full Job Description

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. 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. **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:** **Systems Data & Inventory Accuracy** * 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 **PFEP Support** * 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 **Inventory Analytics & Reporting** * 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 **Cycle Counting & Reconciliation** * 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 **Root Cause & Corrective Action Support** * Perform data‑driven root cause analysi

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