Bill of Materials Controller

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry, based in Kariega,  is looking to employ a Bill of Materials Controller to manage product information, ensure timely database updates, and support company projects and related systems

POSITION INFO:
Duties

1. Bill-of-Materials Management

• Create and maintain BOMs using Technical Product Descriptions and Vehicle PR specifications.
• Collaborate with local and international design engineers to ensure BOMs reflect accurate design levels.
• Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure material availability.
• Represent company in global forums.
• Conduct weekly BOM consistency checks using Pasta and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare threat and vulnerability documentation and draft statements for change requests.
• Manage release orders in product lifecycle and engineering data management systems.
• Establish prototype vehicle parts lists and BOM databases for prototype builds.

1. Modular Vehicle Platform Management

• Define and manage engineering reference codes for vehicle projects based on customer specs and technical programs.
• Align engineering reference code structures with project management, sales, logistics, and product data controllers.
• Advise on part validity control procedures and coordinate technical rule incorporation.
• Ensure compliance with engineering reference code management standards.
• Develop and maintain sales offer programs and assign model keys.
• Conduct buildability analyses and support product safety committee) processes.
• Perform vehicle comparisons to support SSA market investigations.

• National Diploma or degree in Engineering, Logistics, IT/Data, Supply Chain, Business Management or Social Sciences and Humanities
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data management, bill of materials management and technical rules in the automotive industry

• Excellent communication skills to all levels.
• Ability to read and interpret technical change documentation.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident presentation and conflict management abilities.
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to confidently represent Product Data Management in various forums.
• The ability to build relationships with international customers for revenue-generating activities.
• Strong product data management skills.
• The ability to work independently under pressure.
• Willingness to travel and to work flexible hours.

• Experience in creating procedures and work instructions.
• German language skills advantageous