Bill of Materials Administrator - Nautique Boat Company

Join Our Team: Nautique Boat Company has an outstanding career opportunity available at our boat manufacturing facility in East Orlando, FL. We are celebrating over 98 years of excellence in the marine industry. Nautique Boat Company is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best—the world’s best ski boat, the world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares.  Through our Nautique Cares initiatives, we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water but also to people in need around the world.  To learn more, visit www.nautique.com.

Do you want to join the maker of the World's Best Towboat? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and growing organization who's company culture is centered on its employees and philanthropy? Do you love being an integral piece of the manufacturing process? Nautique has an opening for a Bill of Materials Administrator. 

The Bill of Materials Administrator's primary function is to create, modify, and manage accurate and consistent Bills of Materials (BOM) within our Epicor ERP system.  The bills of materials are complex documentation of the specific parts, labor, and operations required to manufacture Nautique Boats. The BOM Admin is a critical role to Nautique’s business plan to maintain accurate pricing, inventory accuracy, purchasing, and product fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Product Design & Development (PD&D) on new products, documenting the parts and resources required as specified by the engineering and design teams.
• Track the preliminary Bill of Materials through the engineering and prototyping phase to maintain accuracy.
• Document design intent and review with the PD&D teams to avoid BOM discrepancies.
• Integrate the Add/Delete parts list and work closely with the PD&D sourcing team.
• Communicating Bill of Materials information to key stakeholders as it is captured and before new product launches.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy in describing parts and part numbers for production and documentation.
• Working with the Materials and PD&D departments to develop and improve BOM templates.
• Work on new BOM configurations within our Epicor ERP system
• Communicate product configurator rules to computer services as guided by product and sales teams.
• Conduct BOM audits to ensure inventory accuracy and correct use of parts in production.
• Perform special cost analyses and prepare materials usage reports.
• Analyze usage discrepancies as it relates to BOM accuracy, ensuring each tier of the BOM matches the appropriate routing and timing of materials in production.
• Understand the cost impact of changing BOMs and parts as well as the impact on production use, inventory values, variances, and Cost of Goods Sold
• Engage with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance teams to resolve BOM issues.
• Provide additional support and conduct special projects as determined by the Materials & Supply Chain Manager
• Liaison between materials and engineering departments

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Critical thinking skills and ability to research and solve BOM issues.
• Ability to project ideas skillfully and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Willingness to take directions from multiple sources.
• Ability to be flexible and amenable to changes in schedules.
• Ability to implement programs in a timely manner and stay on schedule.
• Understanding of supply chain management in manufacturing
• Understanding of the boat manufacturing process
• Software skills:  Epicor, Microsoft Office Suite

• Must have superior organizational skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to research and solve BOM issues.
• Mastery of complex processes and build assemblies and ability to clearly communicate them to various team members throughout the company.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of basic finance and accounting
• Experience in manufacturing or related industry
• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently and with autonomy, but willing to take direction from multiple sources.
• Self-starter who is flexible and adaptable to changing schedules

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting, business, supply chain, or related
• 3+ years’ experience in a supply chain, purchasing, engineering, or other technical role within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience using Epicor or other related ERP/MRP systems to manage complex multi-level Bills of Materials.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office conditions (heat and air-conditioning), up and down stairs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

WHY APPLY:

• Opportunity to take your career to the next level
• Work for a company that values people, performance and philanthropy
• Join a team that is passionate about making a difference in the world
• Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Job Stability
• Incentive Bonus Plan

Employment Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to background screening and drug testing.