Plex ERP Supply Chain Administrator - Powertrain Americas
Tenneco · Northville, MI · 6 days ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
You don't just keep Plex running — you shape how it works. Security models, workflows, custom SQL reports, VisionPlex screens, EDI integrations — you design and own the configurations that turn Plex into a genuine competitive advantage for the business.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Primary Plex ERP Administrator for multiple Powertrain Americas manufacturing plants and corporate business functions
- Configure Supply Chain Processes and standards
- Provide Supply Chain support via the internal Plex ticket system, resolving complex issues across: Inventory, Production, Procurement, Job Management, Parts, Quality, Maintenance, HR, Accounting, and Workflows
- Support demand planning, supply planning, MRP, and Procure-to-Pay business process cycles within Plex
- Maintain MRP parameters — safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, MRP types, reorder points — with documented, periodic review cadences
- Partner with the business leaders to align ERP configuration with global supply chain standards
- Serve as the region representative in Tenneco's supply chain data governance initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, Industrial Operations, or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on Supply Chain Plex ERP experience in a manufacturing environment. Multi-site or regional administration experience is strongly preferred. Deep familiarity with Plex modules: Inventory, Production, Procurement, MRP, Job Management
- Deep proficiency in Plex ERP — security model, module configuration, workflow design, and SQL/VisionPlex reporting. Multi-site administration experience preferred
- Experience configuring and managing EDI trading partner integrations within Plex, including mailbox creation, transaction troubleshooting, and partner onboarding. Familiarity with EDI standards (ANSI X12 or EDIFACT) a plus
- Track record of improving ERP data quality through systematic audit programs, governance processes, and root cause elimination — not just one-time data cleanup. Understanding of how plant-level ERP data feeds enterprise analytics platforms
- Travel requirements 30-65%
Qualifications
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities