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.

Early Careers at nVent

Innovation, inclusion, and growth.

By joining nVent, you have the opportunity to help build a more sustainable and electrified world, to be celebrated for bringing your authentic self to work and bring forward bold ideas that drive your personal and professional growth. Our culture of positive energy, integrity and respect will be the fuel you need to launch a purposeful, exciting career. Dream big, expect development and plug into our growing, global community where your diverse skills and talents will be deployed to make a difference in todays electrified world.

Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2024

nVent’s Supply Chain Internship will provide the opportunity to support a variety of facets of the supply management function, gaining exposure and valuable development experiences within a global manufacturing organization. This is a 10-week full-time internship during summer 2024

In this position, you will get to:

• Analyze spend and perform detailed supply market analysis for Supply Chain Management team

• Lead data harmonizing efforts

• Create standard reporting templates

• Develop and document common processes

• Make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations

• Designs and develops specific supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and to improve responsiveness to customer demand

Internship Details

• Interns are paid hourly for time worked

• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work

• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent

What You Will Experience in this Position:

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

• Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.

• Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.

• Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

YOU HAVE:

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering or operations management.

• Juniors/Graduation date Dec 2024 - June 2025 preferred

• Ability to complete a 10-week full-time summer internship from May/June-August 2024 in Minneapolis, MN

• Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions now or in the future

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills

• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization

• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change

• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience with data analytics and data visualization tools (Tableau, etc.)

• Demonstrated leadership experience

• Previous internship or related experience

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 connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We’re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• 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.