Data Analyst

Rosstone Consulting; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a part number management specialist to ensure accurate BOMs for vehicle production and manage engineering changes. The successful candidate will liaise with supply chain partners and must have relevant qualifications and at least 3 years' automotive logistics experience. Proficiency in engineering systems and project management is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the automotive industry within logistics.
• Working knowledge of engineering change processes and BOM.
• Degree or higher qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes on BOMs.
• Convert E/BOM into P/BOM.
• Manage timely supply of materials and prevent production delays.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project Management

Computer literacy

Education

ND/Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Package

SAP

Job description

To provide accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for series and pre-series parts to internal and external supply chain partners for the production of vehicles and/or components destined for in-house-, local-, and export customers. To manage the successful introduction of engineering changes in series and pre-series production. To identify, analyse, and report / communicate out of line bill of material situations and ensure commitment to corrective actions. To advance the management of part number variance in the plant to ensure optimal products to satisfy internal and external customers

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Evaluating the impact of engineering changes on the BOMs and providing accurate input into the change management system.
• Converting the Engineering Bill of Material (E/BOM) into a Production Bill of Material (P/BOM)
• Determining timing for the introduction of engineering changes and by considering the lead plant timing, related changes, supplier (local and foreign) lead times, inventory levels, vehicle definitions and customer requirements
• Securing continued supply of imported material for production of vehicles and components by coordinating the (New Components) request process.
• Intervening in the P/BOM to prevent line stoppages through the implementation of temporary changes (deviations) to correct errors in usage, PR number, color, and trim combinations as well as effective period.
• Ensure correct documentation is put in place for the permanent correction of temporary intervention.
• Providing accurate BOMs to JIT-, JIS and kit suppliers on a continuous basis (as the vehicle passes through the production process) for the production of sub-assemblies.
• Investigating ad-hoc data queries related to the P/BOM to ensure the accuracy of the BOM so that parts are delivered timeously to the relevant Production areas

Qualification requirements
ND/Degree in Mechanical/ Industrial /Electrical Engineering or Production Management/ Supply Chain Management /Logistics/ Information Technology/ Data Science
At least 3 years' experience gained within the automotive industry in a Logistics environment.

Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of Group Technical Data/Engineering Change Processes and Engineering Systems and BOM
• Knowledge of the PEP process
• Understanding of RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
• Project Management Experience
• Computer literate
• Microsoft Office Package (Word
• Excel & PowerPoint/Power BI) SAP
• Ability to communicate at all levels (Good written and verbal communication skills.)
• Be analytical skills with an innovate approach to problem - solving

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree