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 EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• The Inventory Analyst is a phenomenal role for someone passionate about developing collaborative relationships with both external customers (customer buying/replenishment team) and internal customers (Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain). The end goal is to drive supply chain efficiency and mutual profitability of customer accounts.
• Build orders in a web-based VMI system
• Build and analyze seasonal profiling process to forecast future orders
• Develop and implement standard reporting templates
• Research out-of-stock items and present proposals on the root cause
• Identify gaps in inventory and coordinate with Operations on production scheduling
• Provide order status to distribution partners
• Track and update lead times on back-ordered items to ensure customer awareness
• Provide shipping/tracking information to customers
• Work with customers on understanding and completing promotional planning needs
• Develop and document common processes for continuous improvement
• Performance reporting and result tracking
• New VMI customer analysis and setup
• Meeting customer-established turn and service goals

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
• 2+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Customer Service Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Operations preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills to develop plans with action steps and timetables, meet deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly evolving business environment.
• Much of the work will be in a normal office environment and will include extended periods of sitting, standing, and repetitive motion tasks.
• Ability to travel <10% and work hybrid from our site in Anoka, MN.

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 day
  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

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.