BOM & Cost Optimization Specialist

Johnson Outdoors; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors seeks an analyst to manage BOMs in the PLM system, collaborate with R&D, purchasing and production, and provide cost and profitability reports to leadership. You will support prototypes, monitor cost impacts, and audit BOMs to ensure accuracy and timely intercompany pricing data.

The role involves generating KPI reports for production planning and contributing to cost-management strategies in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs in PLM systems.
• Collaborating with R&D, purchasing and production to ensure BOM accuracy.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare cost reports.
• Prepare reports for senior management on pricing and profitability.
• Audit BOMs regularly.
• Create KPI reports for production and planning.

Responsibilities

• Gather and refine BOM data from R&D, purchasing and production; maintain accuracy in the PLM system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure BOM completeness and capture total production cost.
• Support prototype cost impact assessment for new products and configurations.
• Produce regular cost and profitability reports for senior management.
• Conduct BOM audits to identify discrepancies and drive fixes.

Skills

BOM management

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Reporting

PLM system

Tools

PLM system

Job description

Johnson Outdoors seeks an analyst to manage BOMs in the PLM system, collaborate with R&D, purchasing and production, and provide cost and profitability reports to leadership. You will support prototypes, monitor cost impacts, and audit BOMs to ensure accuracy and timely intercompany pricing data.

The role involves generating KPI reports for production planning and contributing to cost-management strategies in a manufacturing environment.