Product Data Analyst

Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices, acting primarily as a BOM administrator. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the division's/department's operations, schedules, and/or perfomance goals. Works under general supervision. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/roles accountabilities, such as relationships with Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Operations.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following

• Ensures correct Bill of Materials (BOM) setup for complex, multi-level products containing thousands of components
• Coordinates activities between the New Product Introduction (NPI) and Master Data Management (MDM) teams
• Assists with NPI communications for planning and data setup
• Coordinates Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with Engineering and Operations
• Reviews planning master data for accuracy and executes Master Data Management (MDM) corrective actions for any system data errors
• Supports internal teams (such as Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations) in resolving master data and BOM issues
• Identifies and resolves BOM problems to minimize work interruption

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Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Good knowledge of complex BOM structures, routing, and material master dat
• Good understanding of the ECO process and NPI workflow
• Knowledge of MDM processes and enterprise computer applications (ERP/PLM systems
• ). Good understanding of internal customer requirements, specifically between Engineering, Planning, and Operation
• Ability to identify and resolve complex master data problems and process audit
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadline
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal department.

Physical Demand

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

Two to four years relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.