Configuration/Data Management Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible for the input, maintenance, and accuracy of the Configuration Management systems.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop & maintain configuration models based on paper order form, ENG spec sheets, engineering matrices, configuration No-Go’s, pricing, BOM structure. Testing models for go live to internal/external customers.
• Develop the configured BOM for new products as the primary documentation that supports the construction of the Configurator.
• Responsible for extensive ERP functions – Item Master/ Branch Plant, Bill of Materials and areas associated with Configuration Management.
• Review and implement DCN’s.
• Open/close part numbers, set up prompt features for Customer Service and Product Management.
• Investigate and correct part number issues & qty’s for backflushing and BOM issues.
• Responsible for maintaining systems ticket queue for associated department functions.
• Investigate and resolve system related questions from Customer Service and Manufacturing in relation to configuration management.
• Working closely with TJ, Nashville, Canada & Australia facilities as well as Fresno: IT, Customer Service, Product Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Finance.
• Supporting Global Team Projects/Tasks.
• Support the implementation of new systems and processes within the Configuration Management group.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Information Systems or equivalent work experience required.
• One to three years of related work experience in system analyst type environment preferred.
• Manufacturing/IT background preferred.
• Understanding of types of program language in regard to configuration management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated mathematic skills (Trigonometry or Geometry).

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Thinking – Approaching a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering – Identifying the information needed to clarify a situation, seeking that information from appropriate sources, and using skillful questioning to draw out the information.
• Results Orientation – Focusing on the desired end result of one’s own or one’s unit’s work; setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
• Thoroughness – Ensuring that one’s own and other’s work and information are complete and accurate; careful preparation for meetings and presentations; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Building Collaborative Relationships – Developing and maintaining partnerships with others.
• Customer Orientation – Demonstrated concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers.
• Flexibility – Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Information Ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns, numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations.
• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Speech Clarity – The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to communicate information and ideas presented in writing.
• Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Perceptual Speed - The ability to compare similarities and differences quickly and accurately among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Attendance - Regular attendance is required.
• Overtime - Must be able to work overtime, as required.