Materials Planner

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.

• Create, review and release manufacturing and/or purchase orders in a timely manner; expedite, cancel, defer as needed.
• Plan and publish an executable, frozen Five day Production Schedule that meets customer demand and stocking levels.
• Coordinate Raw Materials and components to support schedule.
• Notify and work with appropriate personnel when problems arise in regards to equipment, materials, inventory, documentation, invoice discrepancies, raw materials replenishment, delivery or quality performance. Call out and keep operations and management informed of critical situations.
• Ensure prompt disposition of any non-conformances to minimize impact to the schedule.
• Communicate lead times and respond to inquiries on customer orders and quotes. Ensure responses are communicated promptly and professionally.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of assigned parts & processes.
• Participate actively in lean initiatives, team activities and continuous improvement projects.

• Bachelor degree in supply chain or related experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Proficient use with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Windows, PowerPoint.
• Fluent English, Dutch is a plus.
• 3+ years of previous experience in Manufacturing, preferably in steel stamping and assembly
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP and material flow processes.
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving.
  • Ability to adapt rapidly to changes and function in a high stress, high pressure environment with a positive attitude.

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

  • nVent 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 www.nvent.com.

• 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.

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