Methods and Data Specialist

Function & Scope of Responsibility

• Creates, updates, and maintains accurate item master records in the ERP system, ensuring consistency in naming conventions, descriptions, and classifications, per master data governance rules, standard operating procedures, and data standards.
• Processes, validates, and executes master data creation and approved change requests in a timely manner including bills of material, routings, rolling costs, and adding drawings.
• Creates subcontract information within the ERP system based on standard routing and ad hoc organizational decisions.
• Creates purchasing materials for manufactured materials based on organizational standards.
• Enters and maintains critical purchasing fields, including, but not limited to, unit of measure, manufacturer name & material number, supplier material number, and general purchasing information per approved supplier list.
• Creates and maintains purchasing source records and informational records in a timely manner.
• Generates Excel reporting by departmental standards and directives.
• Maintains accurate material master, purchase information records, costing, and related data within the ERP system.
• Supports engineering changes processes, ensuring timely and accurate updates to BOMs, routing, and related master data while maintaining revision control.
• Performs analysis of large data sets to identify and correct inconsistencies and errors as well as maintaining accurate data within our ERP system.
• Communicates with organizational departments to thoroughly understand business requirements and the impact of master data changes.
• Informs requestors of master data changes as applicable.
• React to escalation notices to expedite creation or changes to master data by prioritizing requests.
• Provides master data expertise to multiple departments, identifies options, and determines the most suitable solution to resolve master data issues.
• Supports organizational objectives through various tasks to include, but not limited to, internal audits, physical inventory participation, and other tasks as assigned.
• Assists with assigned tasks for ERP implementation, continues training, and embraces business change per organizational timeline

Authority/Decision Making

• Determines bill of materials per drawing and creates product structures determined by design review team in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes new materials creation primary as first in/first out but prioritizes exceptions as communicated by the organization or line manager.
• Ensures master data accuracy to prevent production disruptions, scheduling errors, and inventory discrepancies.
• Acts as a gatekeeper for data quality, rejecting incomplete or non-compliant requests.
• Enforces master data governance policies, naming conventions, and standardization rules.
• Maintains documentation of data changes and approvals.
• Identifies opportunities to improve data processes. Reduce errors, and streamline workflows

Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required

• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems with strong computer skills required.
• Understanding of process manufacturing environments
• Experience managing large, complex data sets with high variability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Sound decision making and accountability.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand manufacturing processes including bills of materials and routings.
• Advanced Excel required, including strong proficiency in data management tools and intermediate formulations.
• Maintains a high level of data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team member who understands this role supports multiple functions and communicates effectively across departments
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize daily tasks
• Knowledge of routing structures including work centers, setup and run times, and capacity considerations.
• 2 years experience in supporting new material set up processes through effective data management and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing setting
• Technical aptitude, including the ability to interpret drawings, required

Education or Professional Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of 3 years of related experience in ERP system analysis; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical aptitude, including proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings
• 3 years manufacturing experience preferred
• 1 year Infor M3 experience strongly preferred