Analyst, PPM, EBOM
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chennai • India
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About the role
- BOM Management: Create, maintain, and analyze Bills of Materials in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This includes ensuring all components, Product hierarchy/structure, and specifications are accurately documented and updated.
- Structure Development: Develop and maintain comprehensive BOMs that detail components, materials, assemblies, and sub-assemblies, including phantom BOMs and modular BOMs, as required by product complexity.
- Data Accuracy and Compliance: Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of information within systems, performing verification of launch BOM accuracy, and establishing BOM review process for pre-production builds. Ensure compliance with company standards and process guidelines.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, Purchasing, production, and supply chain teams to track changes, resolve discrepancies, and optimize BOM coding.
- Lead BOM review meetings with cross-functional teams for resolution of open issues and participate in engineering change and launch reviews.
- Change Management: Manage engineering change orders and update BOMs accordingly. Assist in coordinating engineering/process changes and minimizing obsolete materials.
- Inventory and Material Optimization: Support engineering and inventory control by leading efforts to maintain and improve inventory accuracy.
- Support Cost reduction initiatives - Identify cost-saving opportunities through BOM data analysis.
- System and Process Improvement: Work closely with IT and system administrators to suggest enhancements to PLM/ERP systems to improve BOM data management, reporting, and user experience.
- Best Practices: Research and implement industry best practices for BOM management, configuration control, and product data governance to drive continuous improvement.
- New Product Introduction Support: Support new product introductions by developing initial BOMs, BOM scrubbing, validation process etc.
- Training and Guidance: Develop a deep understanding of systems and processes, providing direction and training to colleagues.
Requirements
- Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline, supply chain management or business administration, is preferred.
- Experience: Typically 0-5+ years of experience in BOM management, inventory management, or a related data field, particularly within the automotive industry.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in PLM and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Windchill) is crucial. Familiarity with data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel, Business Objects, and Access is also beneficial.
- Analytical Abilities: Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and complex data.
- Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills are required to interact effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Other: Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, experience with change management processes, and a proactive, results-driven mindset are highly valued.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
BOM managementdata analysisinventory managementengineering change ordersproduct lifecycle managemententerprise resource planningcost reduction analysisconfiguration controlproduct data governancenew product introduction
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsleadershiptrainingguidanceproactive mindsetresults-driven mindset