PPM Prototype Analyst
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Job Summary
Prototype BOM and Material control Analyst to coordinate with CFT (Engineering Purchasing Program Mgt Finance and PMA) and participate in Program review meetings to ensure material orders are placed on-time to meet the Material Required Date (MRD). ERPs used Worldwide Engineering Releasing System (WERS) feeds the part-usage details to GPIRS. Global Prototype Inventory Requisitioning and Scheduling (GPIRS) system for ordering prototype parts globally. Worldwide Integrated Purchasing System (WIPS) feeds source details to GPIRS.
Responsibilities
Prototype Engineering builds:
Participate Program review meetings to understand the build strategy and timings
Ensure all super long lead & long lead items are ordered as per agreed window.
Ensure BOM validation tool is ready for Engineers to validate. Conduct overview/training session on Validation guidelines to Design Engineers and program team prior to validation. BOM Validation- Drive on time completion of GPIRS BoM validation by Design engineers supported by the program team.
BOM Maintenance- New added parts /deleted parts / Quantity accuracy and latest BOM at any given point in time.
Complete part requisition/orders to suppliers (via GPIRS ERP) as per Engineering directions
Participate in Part Change Notification (PCN) meeting and validate the change requirements approve the PCN and action as per requirements.
Review suspense list (pending sourcing action) generated from GPIRS system and follow-up with Purchasing for sourcing completion in Manufacturing builds.
Lead Part Tracking Review (PTR) meetings post ordering completion (16 weeks through 4 weeks or as per agreed timeline with CFT to Material Required Date) of each build event.
Participate in Build shortage meetings
Prototype Manufacturing builds:
In addition to the steps mentioned for Engineering builds additional activities to be performed for all manufacturing prototype builds
Perform follow up with suppliers for promise date update and get alignment from requestors for any late promises
Coordinate with suppliers and Logistics service providers for part collections from across the globe and ensure part availability at build location.
Prepare and publish required metrices to all stake holders and participate in Program escalation / Governance Meeting to seek support for quicker resolutions.
Identify the process improvements opportunity and work with SMEs to implement the solutions.
Qualifications
Education Qualification: B.E / B. Tech
Number of Years of Experience: 35 Years with SCM Logistics
Skill & Knowledge requirement:
Good communication and analytical skills.
Hands on experience in ERP and other material management systems.
Skills on MS office applications (Excel Power point)
Knowledge about Process Automations tools (Excel Macro Alteryx Robotic Process Automations)
Demonstrates interpersonal skills and leadership potential
Good business acumen.
Extensive experience in MP&L / SCM systems
Global Perspective cultural awareness & sensitivity
Required Experience:
IC
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