At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.
PURPOSE
This position is responsible for supporting the design, order entry and manufacturability of products through the system by creation and maintenance of manufacturing configurators, bill of materials and pricing rules. This position is also responsible for system/process procedure documentation and user training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Define item masters, bill of materials and routers by conducting white board exercises communicating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Applications on issues relating to JD Edwards. This includes supporting manufacturing processes by developing cross segment edits (application rules), formulas, conditions, targeting (item cost and suggested list prices), tables and routers inan accurateandtimelymanner.
Create Sales Configurators for entry of product into JD Edwards and the CAP (Configure Apply Price) Tool. This includes supporting Sales Force Automation (SFA)applications, anddeveloping cross-segment edits (application rules and suggested options based on the original salesperson entries), formulas, conditions, tables and targeting (list prices) inan accurateandtimelymanner. In manycasesthese will be developed for use at product announcement and before theappropriate Engineeringhas been completed.
Participate in the design, preparation, and release of interactive CAP documents. These will include electronic documents that merge configuration data with documents. This will normally be a cross-functional team drawn from Marketing, Applications, and outside suppliers.
Develop andmaintainPit Detail drawings in the CAP tool. These will define the required leveler pit dimensions and materialsrequiredfor the proper installation of levelers. This position works withDesignEngineering, Order Engineering, and Applications Department to define rules and bills of material.
CAP Wizards and Dependencies. Creates andmaintainssimplified Entry Wizards and Dependencies that communicateimportant informationto the salesperson. These dependencies will vary from requirements to informational notificationsrequiredto get a "clean" quote and conversion to an order.
Works with Applications, Marketing and Engineering to define Help text for individual segments for use in JD Edwards and the CAP tool. These explain individual product options in detail with a focus on making it clearest to the salesperson.
Works with Applications and Marketing to define English Definitions for Cross-Segment Edits.
Generate a comprehensive test plan for each configuration implementation. Oversee a cross-functional team to ensure that adequate testing is performed as a prerequisite to each implementation.
Perform post implementation audits to ensure theaccuratetransfer of information from the test to the live sales and manufacturing branch plants.
Review Engineering Change Notices toidentifytheir effect on JDE coding. Implementchangethrough the JD Edwards Manufacturing System. This will includeupdating ofitem masters, bills of materials, routings,tablesand costs.
Participates in manufacturing software implementations or upgrades. This will include defining andmaintainingthe manufacturing system setup and use. It may involvedefining ofnew processes required by new software. It will include definingappropriate dataconversions andverification ofdata accuracy.
Train personnel on MRP II, PhDconceptsand other related topics.
Document applicable policies and procedures.
Recommends changes, such as design modifications to engineering or process improvements to manufacturing, to achieve standardization and simplification.
Assist with development of product structures as they relate to selection of assembly forms to ensure efficient systems adaptability.
Responsible for continuous improvement of systems, setup,processesand procedures as they relate to assigned job duties and supporting areas.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Implement the system or process improvement plans that achieve the stated goals andobjectivesof the plan(s).
Ensureaccurateitem master information, bill of materials,routersand multi-property edits.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
ABachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineeringfrom afour yearcollege or university with at least two years related experiencerequired; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfulcandidatewillpossessknowledge of contemporary manufacturing technologies. A working knowledge of CAD, familiarity with Rite-Hite products and/or knowledge of CA-KBM PhD is preferred but not required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technicalproceduresor governmental regulations. Ability towritereports, businesscorrespondenceand procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and thegeneral public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Abilityto define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret anextensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or... For full info follow application link.
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