SAP Bill of Material Master Data Specialist

PLZ, Corp • Downers Grove, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity. From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. The SAP Bill of Material Master Data Specialist is expected to validate, challenge & communicate PLZ Standard process and use knowledge to help progress forward with process improvements. Process improvement & leadership will be in areas that may include but are not limited to: New Product set up through utilization of PLZs internal PLM tool, SAP audit, assist Buyers/Schedulers with MRP setting adjustments, training, maintaining data integrity, working with Project Managers and Sales. This is primarily a remote position but may be required onsite periodically for training, meetings, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ Years of SAP experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ Years of Master Data Experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Skills in collaborative planning and decision-making, networking, team-building and multi-tasking
• A strong drive to deliver results and a willingness to challenge boundaries and strive for continuous improvement
• Required to be at computer 90% to 100% of the day
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Communication Skills – written and verbal
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous situations with incomplete data
• Ability to partner with all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Setup Finished Goods, Components and Raw Materials in SAP
• Maintain Specs & ensure data is set up consistently in SAP
• Manage material status based on inventory status and sales direction
• Work with R&D and Quality to adjust Bill of Materials
• Self Sufficient in shared inbox to complete ‘ticket’/emails
• Needs to be able to recognize when critical information is missing or incomplete
• Provide support to various functional team members across the business
• Operate under minimal supervision and solves comprehensive problems
• Effectively communicate SOP’s for PLZ Standards
• Drive process improvement
• Work with Project Management group to setup new items
• Work with R&D and quality to ensure accurate BOM setup
• Work with Management and IT team to integrate SAP at satellite sites
• Prioritize and create projects with IT to improve SAP

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance
• 401k & company provided match
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED