Materials Manager

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.WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCELead production planning and scheduling activities to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.Own production control processes from work order creation through shipment, driving schedule attainment.Lead inventory accuracy through effective controls, cycle counting, and continuous process improvements.Coordinate purchasing, receiving, kitting, and shipping operations to support production and customer requirements.Partner with suppliers and corporate sourcing teams to build a reliable, cost-effective supply chain.Supervise and improve key operational metrics including timely delivery, inventory accuracy, and material flow.Lead and participate in Lean and ongoing improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and operational performance.Collaborate multi-functionally with production, customer service, supply chain, and leadership teams to resolve issues and deliver results.YOU HAVEBachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required.5+ years of manufacturing experience with a strong background in production planning, scheduling, or materials management preferred.Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning processes.Experience managing inventory control programs and driving inventory accuracy preferred.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing multiple priorities.3+ years of experience leading and developing people.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 employeesPay TransparencynVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.Compensation Range:$115,500.00 - $214,500.00Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.Benefit 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-CS1#LI-ONSITESummaryLocation: San Diego, CA, USType: Full time