Director of Supply Chain Planning

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.If you are passionate about solving complex supply chain problems and building new capabilities, this is the role for you! In this senior leadership role, you will lead developing the supply chain strategy and its successful implementation for a high growth business. The leader should be both strategic and tactical in leading this function for the long-term growth.WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:Lead the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process:Ensuring alignment across demand, supply, finance, and commercial teams to support strategic decision-making and optimize business performance.Demand Planning:Gather and analyze data to support accurate demand forecasting.Drive customer satisfaction through improved service levels.Reduce inventory costs by aligning forecasts with actual demand.Enhance decision-making through data-driven insights.Supply Planning:Execute material requirements planning and production scheduling.Manage inventory to balance availability and cost efficiency.Optimize resource utilization and mitigate supply chain risks.Performance Reporting:Develop and present key performance indicators KPIs) related to demand and supply planning.Prepare and deliver reports to senior executives, highlighting KPIs, trends and actionable recommendations.Team & People Management:You will work in a professional, highly motivated, and passionate team of integrated supply chain professionals serving our customers around the globe.You will lead, mentor and develop a team of Demand Forecasting, Production Planning and Materials professionals and build strong teams that thrive in collaboration, teamwork and continuous improvement.YOU HAVE:Bachelor's degree in Operations, Materials, Business Management.15+ years experience leading teams with experience in production planning and materials management in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.Experience with supply chain management implementation.ASCM certification, preferred.Willingness to travel (<25%).WE HAVE:A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every daynVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at .Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and workWe encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwideThrough our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate moneyCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:Innovative & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocused on the customer firstRespectful and team orientedOptimistic and energizingAccountable for performanceBenefits to support the lives of our employeesBenefit OverviewAt nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: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.At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.#LI-AW1#LI-HybridSummaryLocation: Madison, WI, US; Houston, TX, USType: Full time