Bill of Material Analyst

Job Summary The basic purpose and function of the Bill of Material (BOM) Analyst is to create and maintain accurate and consistent multi-level Bills of Materials (BOM), routings, and Item Master records for Finished Goods to support order management, cable manufacturing, material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory/cost analysis. Work done by the BOM analyst will impact factory performance at all levels, supporting everyone from floor operators to the senior leadership team. The BOM Analyst will assimilate information from Process Engineering, Research and Development (R&D), Product Line Management (PLM), Production Control, Purchasing, Operations, Information Technology (IT), Accounting, and Customer Service. Other activities to support Carrollton Cable systems business processes may also be required. Major Duties and Responsibilities Construct material master and BOMs for fiber optic cables and associated subassemblies (tubes, ribbons, etc.). Use information obtained from cross functional areas: (Process Engineering, Research and Development (R&D), Product Line Management (PLM), Production Control, Purchasing, Operations, Information Technology (IT), Accounting, and Customer Service) as inputs to this process. Recognize and correct data errors and process errors, ensure inconsistencies are identified and addressed. Assist Accounting, R&D, PLM, Engineering, Purchasing and Operations as needed to investigate BOM costs variances. Coordinate with cross functional team members to implement changes to systems and processes, assisting in special projects as required. Prepare documentation/standard work for job functions Work with IT to ensure legacy software has been updated to reflect design and material changes. Update SAP BOMs, routings and descriptions for design and material changes. Job Qualifications Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering Technology or with related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Proficient in Excel and Outlook), experience with using product tracking systems/database software, and ERP systems (preferably SAP) Operations background is strongly desired, with at least two years of working in a production environment. Cable product knowledge and familiarity with Carrollton cable business processes preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills with a good work ethic. Must be detailed oriented with the desire for continuous improvement. Experience with problem solving and root cause analysis preferred. Ability to participate in Gemba – “go and see” will be required. Must have excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills and the ability to work closely within cross-functional teams to perform tasks with precision and within required time frames. Must be highly motivated with the ability to work well with limited supervision with the ability to adapt to various job situations and tasks Decision Making Requirements The Cable Bill of Material Analyst will make decisions which affect manufacturing processes, inventory management, and product costing. Engage in cross functional communication to ensure accuracy and timely creation and maintenance of BOMs and product information. Be able to assess priorities for requests and work the issues accordingly. Evaluate all requests to update BOMs for compliance to customers' requirements, operating systems standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Understand ERP systems (SAP, PTS, BOM Utilities and Fiber Select) and how to BOM setup up and BOM changes impact cross functional groups. These impacts include cost, production scheduling and inventory of all components. Participate in all BOM related support for R&D (Research and Development) Direction Given and/or Received Works closely with (Process Engineering, Research and Development (R&D), Product Line Management (PLM), Production Control, Purchasing, Operations, Information Technology (IT), Accounting, and Customer Service as inputs to this process. Work with IT to ensure legacy software has been updated to reflect design and material changes.