Bill of Material Specialist (Ecru, MS)

Ashley Furniture Industries•Ecru, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bill of Materials (BOM) Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and validating product structures and engineering documentation to support manufacturing operations. This role makes non-routine decisions within established guidelines under limited supervision, performs intermediate troubleshooting and analysis, and interprets data using defined procedures. The position interacts frequently with cross-functional teams to provide information and occasional technical guidance.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Business Administration, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 6 months of experience in a business or manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles
Professional and composed when handling complex employee, vendor, or customer inquiries

Responsibilities

Transform product design specification sheets into accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing working documents.
Maintain product structures and supporting documentation within ERP systems (e.g., MAPICS).
Develop and sustain documentation for replacement parts and e-commerce platforms.
Ensure engineering documents align with current manufacturing standards.
Audit new and existing product specifications for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain engineering data integrity and ensure alignment with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Investigate, approve, process, and distribute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Coordinate updates across systems and stakeholders to ensure accurate implementation of changes.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other teams to support new product launches, facilities, and process improvements.
Provide training and guidance to global teams on BOM processes and systems.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, including parts standardization and engineering workflow enhancements.
Support departmental and cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
Maintain reliable attendance and participate actively in team meetings and training.
Provide backup support and assist in training other team members.
Complete special projects and additional assignments as required.