ERP Manager _BOM

Gables Search Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Search Group seeks an experienced ERP Manager to lead BOM accuracy, maintenance, and data governance across product lifecycles. You will coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to ensure cost control and production readiness.

The role emphasizes strong ERP/MRP expertise, BOM configurations, and change control processes, with a focus on improving data integrity and cross-functional workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Five+ years of experience in BOM management, engineering documentation, product data management, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; Epicor 2024.2 experience is a plus.
• Experience with PLM systems and engineering change processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical skills, including evaluating complex product structures and BOM configurations.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy across multiple systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and validate Bills of Materials for new and existing products, including assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
• Oversee the creation, entry, and maintenance of component part records within ERP systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), product revisions, and BOM updates to ensure timely implementation.
• Maintain reliable product structure and material data across enterprise systems, aligning engineering documentation with manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve discrepancies and improve readiness.
• Support product costing and material cost analysis by maintaining accurate BOM data.
• Evaluate Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory and assist with disposition decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve BOM accuracy and streamline workflows.

Skills

BOM management

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering change control

Data integrity

Cross-functional coordination

Cost management

Inventory optimization

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Epicor 2024.2

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented ERP Manager to lead the accuracy, maintenance, and continuous improvement of product Bill of Materials and related product data.

The position requires a 4 year degree.

This role is essential to ensuring seamless coordination between Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain while supporting efficient production operations and effective cost management.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in BOM management, ERP/MRP systems, and engineering change control, along with the analytical skills needed to manage complex product structures and maintain data integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• BOM Management: Create, maintain, and validate accurate Bills of Materials for new and existing products, including assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
• Part Master Data Management: Oversee the creation, entry, and maintenance of component part records within ERP systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Engineering Change Control: Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), product revisions, and BOM updates to ensure all changes are implemented accurately and in a timely manner.
• ERP Data Integrity: Maintain reliable product structure and material data across enterprise systems, ensuring alignment between engineering documentation and manufacturing requirements.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve discrepancies, identify alternative components, and improve production readiness.
• Cost Management: Support product costing and material cost analysis by maintaining accurate component and BOM data.
• Inventory Optimization: Assist with the evaluation and management of Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory by identifying material risks and supporting appropriate disposition decisions.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve BOM accuracy, strengthen data management practices, and streamline engineering and manufacturing workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in BOM management, engineering documentation, product data management, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; experience with Epicor version 2024.2 is a significant advantage.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and engineering change management processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate complex product structures, recognize data patterns, and develop accurate BOM configurations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining data accuracy across multiple systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across departments and manage competing priorities.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will ensure BOMs and product data remain accurate, current, and aligned with engineering and manufacturing requirements. Through effective collaboration, disciplined change management, and continuous process improvement, the BOM Manager will help reduce data discrepancies, improve production efficiency, strengthen cost control, and support overall operational performance.