Bill of Materials (BOM) Specialist I at Ranco Fertiservice Inc – Sioux Rapids, Iowa

The Bill of Materials (BOM) Specialist I is responsible for entering items and BOMs within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This position interfaces between internal teams, engineering, and manufacturing to clearly document manufacturing product requirements. This position can be filled as an onsite position or a hybrid position. Fully remote is a possibility after training is completed.

• Creates and updates item records within the ERP system.
• Updates existing BOMs from feedback provided from internal teams.
• Coordinates with the Engineering on documenting parts, resources, and routing required as specified by the Engineering Team.
• Updates item records as directed by the engineering change board.
• Performs highly repetitive tasks in ERP software where accuracy and timeliness are critical.
• Performs other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized and orderly.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to focus on the minute details of a project or task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable, available and trustworthy.
• Self-Motivated – A desire to deliver outstanding customer service.
• The ability to work in the United States immediately.

Education, Reasoning ability, and or Experience:

• Proven track record in work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Competent user of Microsoft products – Outlook, Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.
• Experience with ERP software applications is desired. Experience with CSI/Syteline is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in terms of being clear, concise, and professional with the ability to work effectively with a wide array of personnel.
• Data-entry skills with the ability to use a ten-key.

Communication and Language skills:

Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to maintain a positive work attitude while performing assigned duties. Must be a team player able to converse and interact with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.