Bill of Material Analyst

Lightera•Carrollton, GA

About The Position

The Bill of Material (BOM) Analyst creates and maintains accurate, consistent multilevel Bills of Materials, routings, and Item Master records for finished goods. This work supports order management, cable manufacturing, material requirements planning (MRP), and inventory and cost analysis, and affects factory performance across all levels of the organization. The analyst gathers information from Process Engineering, Research and Development (R&D), Product Line Management (PLM), Production Control, Purchasing, Operations, Information Technology (IT), Accounting, and Customer Service. The role also supports Carrollton Cable systems business processes and may involve other related activities. The analyst makes decisions affecting manufacturing processes, inventory management, and product costing, and participates in BOM-related support for R&D.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering Technology, or related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Experience using product tracking systems or database software and ERP systems.
At least two years of experience working in a production environment; an operations background is strongly desired.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, a good work ethic, and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and complete tasks accurately within required time frames.
Ability to work with limited supervision, stay motivated, and adapt to different job situations and tasks.
Ability to understand how ERP systems and BOM setup or changes affect cost, production scheduling, and component inventory.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Cable product knowledge and familiarity with Carrollton Cable business processes.
Experience with problem solving and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Construct material master records and BOMs for fiber optic cables and associated subassemblies, including tubes and ribbons.
Use information from cross-functional areas to create and maintain BOMs and product information.
Identify and correct data and process errors, and ensure inconsistencies are addressed.
Assist Accounting, R&D, PLM, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations with investigating BOM cost variances.
Coordinate with cross-functional team members to implement system and process changes, and assist with special projects as required.
Prepare documentation and standard work for job functions.
Work with IT to ensure legacy software reflects design and material changes.
Update SAP BOMs, routings, and descriptions to reflect design and material changes.
Assess priorities for requests and address issues accordingly.
Evaluate BOM update requests for compliance with customer requirements, operating systems standards, and standard operating procedures.
Participate in BOM-related support for R&D.
Participate in Gemba activities (“go and see”).