Bill of Materials Administrator VA

A senior bill of materials administrator creates and maintains accurate BOMs, part numbers and engineering change records in the ERP and PLM system, so purchasing, production and costing all build from the same correct data.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain multi-level bills of materials in SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor or the client's ERP.
  • Set up new part numbers, item masters and revisions with correct descriptions, units, suppliers and classifications.
  • Process engineering change orders, updating BOMs, routings and effectivity dates and notifying affected departments.
  • Reconcile engineering BOMs from Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena or SolidWorks PDM with manufacturing BOMs in the ERP.
  • Audit BOM accuracy against drawings and assembly instructions and correct discrepancies.
  • Maintain item costing data and support costed BOM roll-ups for finance and sales.
  • Manage obsolescence, superseded parts and alternates so purchasing is never ordering discontinued items.
  • Support new product introduction with BOM structures, phantom assemblies and configuration rules.
  • Generate reports on BOM changes, where-used and inventory impact for engineering and operations.
  • Document BOM and change control procedures and train users on them.

Software & Tools

SAP Oracle NetSuite SolidWorks PDM Arena PLM Microsoft Excel

Requirements

  • At least 5 years maintaining BOMs and item data in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Proficient with an ERP such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor or NetSuite and a PLM or PDM such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena or SolidWorks PDM.
  • Able to read engineering drawings, assembly instructions and part specifications.
  • Advanced Excel skills for BOM comparison, mass updates and audit reports.
  • Clear English for change notices and coordinating with engineers, buyers and planners.
  • Precise and disciplined, with a strong sense of how a small data error flows into production.
  • Fast, reliable internet and backup power at home, working the client's manufacturing office hours.

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