Specialist, Process optimization & Data Management

About the role

The Process Optimization Reference Data Management Body Shop role focuses on ensuring that SAP reference data for the body shop is accurate, consistent, and well-managed. By optimizing data processes, this role improves operational efficiency, minimizes production disruptions, and ensures smooth coordination across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Data Integrity and Accuracy: Manage and maintain reference data in SAP, particularly related to the body shop's operations. This includes data such as material master, part numbers, BOM (Bill of Materials), routing information, and other reference data used in body shop production.
• Data Validation: Ensure the accuracy of reference data by validating and cross-referencing data entries in SAP. This includes data related to production schedules, material types, components, and vendor information specific to the body shop.
• Material Master Data Management: Oversee and manage material master data, ensuring proper classification and specification of parts, materials, and components used in the body shop. Ensure correct data is accessible for inventory management, procurement, and production planning.
• Corrective Action for Data Discrepancies: Identify, investigate, and correct discrepancies in the SAP reference data affecting body shop operations. Work closely with IT, supply chain, and production teams to resolve issues.
• Standardization of Data: Ensure that reference data for the body shop is standardized across systems and platforms to ensure consistency in operations.
• Process Optimization: Evaluate and improve processes related to SAP reference data management in the body shop. Identify opportunities for improvement in data entry, management, and access to improve operational efficiency.
• Automation of Data Handling: Work with the IT team to implement automated systems or processes for managing reference data, reducing manual errors, and speeding up data entry processes.
• Leverage Lean and Six Sigma Principles: Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to optimize data management processes, minimizing waste and increasing efficiency in the body shop’s operations.
• Optimization of Production and Material Flow: Collaborate with the body shop's production teams to ensure that SAP data (such as materials, parts, and tools) is aligned with production schedules to prevent bottlenecks or shortages in production.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with IT teams to maintain and enhance the SAP system for reference data management. Ensure that any system changes or upgrades align with the body shop's operational needs.
• Coordination with Production and Supply Chain: Work closely with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth coordination of materials, schedules, and data in the body shop. Ensure that reference data in SAP is always aligned with current production requirements.
• Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure that incoming materials or components are correctly reflected in SAP, minimizing discrepancies or delays caused by incorrect reference data.

Qualifications

• SAP Experience: Proven experience working with SAP, specifically in modules related to materials management (MM), production planning (PP), or warehouse management (WM), as well as experience with SAP reporting and data management tools.
• Data Management Experience: At least 4 years of experience in managing data processes, reference data, or inventory in a manufacturing or logistics environment, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Process Optimization Experience: Experience in optimizing processes and workflows, particularly related to SAP data entry, material handling, and production scheduling in a manufacturing setting.
• Body Shop Experience (Preferred): Familiarity with body shop production processes, parts, and materials used in automotive manufacturing.