Senior Director of Supply Chain

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 a passionate supply chain leader and enjoy developing people, this role is for you! Reporting to the Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain for Electrical Connections, in this senior leadership role you will be responsible for key areas supporting global supply chain for a fast growing $1.2B segment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of all aspects of supply chain processes and possess excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

• Oversee all global sourcing activities for the segment, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners to ensure long-term stability and collaboration.
• Implement strategic sourcing methodologies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Drive supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives through the supply chain.
• Develop best-in-class processes and key performance indicators to support business growth.
• Collaborate with enterprise supply chain teams to leverage cost and supplier relationship size and scale to attain the best operational and financial performance.
• Keep up on global economic trends and commodity market intelligence.

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:

• Implement material requirements planning and production scheduling.
• Manage inventory to balance availability and cost efficiency.
• Optimize resource utilization and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Develop and present key performance indicators related to demand and supply planning.
• Prepare and deliver reports to senior executives, highlighting key performance indicators, 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 Sourcing, Demand Forecasting, Production Planning and Materials professionals and build strong teams that thrive in collaboration, teamwork and continuous improvement.

• BS / BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years leading teams with experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain planning, or related fields in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful long-term supply chain strategies and building strong teams focusing on continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Robust understanding of financial principles that impact supply chain decisions and the bottom line.
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and draw meaningful insights.
• Change management experience and the ability to lead organizational transformation initiatives.
• ASCM certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel (<25%), domestically and internationally.

Pay Transparency:

nVent’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: $205,000-$305,000

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual or long-term incentives.

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

Benefit Overview

At 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.