Materials Analyst

Novipax; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading absorbent pad solutions company is seeking a Bill of Materials Analyst (BOMA) in Oak Brook, Illinois. The analyst will manage and maintain BOM accuracy and integrity while collaborating with operations, technical, finance, and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management and 3-5 years of experience in BOM management. Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Excel is essential, alongside excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in BOM management or related roles in a manufacturing organization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing product development and processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain accurate BOMs and raw material part numbers for all products.
• Ensure BOMs are aligned with technical specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform regular audits of BOM data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IQMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Novipax, the market leader of absorbent pad solutions in the United States, is looking to add a Bill of Materials Analyst (BOMA) to our Crew.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced BOM Analyst to manage and maintain the Bill of Materials and routers (designated as BOMs throughout). The BOMA will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of product data throughout the lifecycle of development and production. This role requires close collaboration with the operations, technical, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operations and product delivery.

RESPONSIBILITES / DUTIES:

• Create, update, and maintain accurate BOMs and raw material part numbers for all Novipax products.
• Ensure BOMs are aligned with technical specifications, design changes, and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate and implement changes affecting the BOM.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely incorporation of design and process changes.
• Maintain a controlled process for BOM versioning to track revisions and updates.
• Perform regular audits of BOM data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Validate the compatibility of components to avoid production errors.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies in BOM data and resolve issues in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, technical, and procurement teams to ensure BOMs meet production needs and cost targets.
• Act as a liaison between finance, technical, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve BOM-related challenges.
• Working with Finance, prepare data, analysis and postmortem for company required cost rolls.
• Support new product introduction processes by developing and finalizing BOMs for new models or designs.
• Generate reports and metrics to support decision-making, cost analysis, and project tracking related to Novipax standards – OEE, BOMs, labor costs, waste, etc.
• Analyze BOM data to identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement.

Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in BOM management or related roles in a manufacturing organization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing product development and processes.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems for BOM management (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IQMS).
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; Excel power user strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to understand requests and problems, inform on status, and negotiate solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.