Manager, Product Data, Methods & Lifecycle (PDML)
About The Position
THE MANAGER, PRODUCT DATA, METHODS & LIFECYCLE (PDML) BUILDS AND LEADS THE ENTERPRISE FUNCTION RESPONSIBLE FOR HOW PRODUCT DATA IS CREATED, GOVERNED, AND EXECUTED ACROSS AWC. THIS ROLE OWNS ITEM MASTER GOVERNANCE, METHODS DATA, AND LIFECYCLE CONTROL—ENSURING THAT PROPOSALS, ORDER MANAGEMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN, AND ERP SYSTEMS ARE ALL OPERATING FROM ACCURATE, COMPLETE, AND SCALABLE PRODUCT DATA. BY STRENGTHENING DATA DISCIPLINE AND STANDARDIZING PROCESSES, THIS ROLE DIRECTLY IMPROVES QUOTE QUALITY, EXECUTION READINESS, AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY ACROSS THE BUSINESS.
Requirements
- 7–12+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PRODUCT DATA, ITEM MASTER GOVERNANCE, METHODS, MANUFACTURING DATA, OR SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS
- STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF ERP-DRIVEN ITEM MASTERS, BOMS, ROUTINGS, AND LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
- EXPERIENCE BUILDING OR IMPROVING GOVERNANCE PROCESSES IN HIGH-SKU, MULTI-SITE ENVIRONMENTS
- PROVEN LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH THE ABILITY TO DRIVE ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH STANDARDS AND METRICS
- STRONG CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION ACROSS SUPPLY CHAIN, ENGINEERING, PROPOSALS, OPERATIONS, AND IT
- ABILITY TO BALANCE STRATEGIC DESIGN WITH HANDS-ON EXECUTION
Nice To Haves
- EXPERIENCE IN ENGINEERED-TO-ORDER OR CONFIGURE-TO-ORDER INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
- BACKGROUND IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION, PROCESS CONTROL, FLUID HANDLING, OR AUTOMATION PRODUCTS
- TRACK RECORD IMPROVING QUOTE-TO-ORDER HANDOFFS AND REDUCING DATA DEFECTS
- EXPERIENCE MANAGING LIFECYCLE GOVERNANCE, OBSOLESCENCE PROCESSES, AND DUPLICATE PREVENTION
- FAMILIARITY WITH ERP SYSTEMS SUCH AS ORACLE FUSION, INFOR M3, IFS, OR MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
Responsibilities
- PDML LEADERSHIP & OPERATING MODEL
- PRODUCT DATA GOVERNANCE
- METHODS & EXECUTION READINESS
- LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
- QUOTE-TO-ORDER & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT
- DATA QUALITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Benefits
- EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP)
- 401(K) MATCH
- COMPETITIVE PAY
- MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
- EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
- PAID TIME OFF AND HOLIDAY PAY
- CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
