Manufacturing Materials Analyst at Pentair Management Company in Brookfield, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future and are focused on creating a healthier world for all. Throughout our 120 global locations, our values guide us as we create innovative solutions for the world's water challenges. We bring water to life!

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Materials Analyst to join our Brookfield, WI team. You will ensure the timely and accurate flow of materials from the supply base to the point of use utilizing Kanban replenishment and Pentair Material Flow System processes. This position needs to be an active participant and driver of continuous improvement as part of daily standard work.

You will:

• Establish the Plan For Every Part (PFEP) process for the Brookfield Material Flow System.


• Develop, maintain, and review inventory levels based on PFEP calculations and changes in demand.


• Plan layout of supermarket, considering usage, turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.


• Coordinate ECN (Engineering Change Notice) activities and the implementation of changes and new product releases.


• Continuously monitor inventory dollars and turns, parts deliveries and parts shortages in relation to all planned orders for the Value Stream for constant improvement.


• Collaborate closely with production and shipping teams to meet on time delivery and inventory goals.


• Capture root causes and apply problem solving with appropriate personnel.


• Maintain accurate JDE parameters in the system Item Master file and for raw and finished goods components.


• Understand and apply company SIOP processes and inventory levels for respective value streams.


• Apply root cause analysis to find solutions on stock out parts.


• Perform other duties as required.

Key Qualifications:

• Have earned a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.,B.S.) or 5 plus years of experience


• Understanding of Kanban replenishment systems preferred


• Knowledge and tactical experience with Lean Principles - Material flow, supermarket, PFEP, delivery applications preferred


• Have complex problem solving & Critical thinking skills.


• Microsoft Office experience required -intermediate to advanced Excel skills required

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion:

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

• Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership


• Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels


• Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture


• Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory