BOM Controller at Booyco Electronics

Main Purpose of the Job

The BOM Controller plays a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in managing the Bill of Materials (BOM) within the organization. This position involves meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments. The BOM Controller is responsible for maintaining, updating, and auditing BOMs to support production, procurement, and inventory management processes.

Education, experience and competencies

• Matric and relevant bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience in BOM Control
• 5 years' experience in manufacturing/engineering industry

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for all products, reflecting accurate components, materials, quantities, and costs.
• Ensure BOM accuracy by reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and supplier information.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, and quality control to gather and verify BOM data.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies or issues related to BOMs.
• Analyze BOM data to assess material costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend alternatives.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure the availability of materials at optimal prices.
• Revisions & updates to BOMs resulting from design changes, engineering updates, or product improvements.
• Communicate changes effectively to all relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline BOM-related processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance efficiency.
• Implement best practices to standardize BOM creation and maintenance procedures.
• Provide clear and accurate BOM information to relevant teams for planning, procurement, and production purposes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment between product designs and BOMs.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• BOM accuracy rate: percentage of BOMs that are accurate and up to date.
• Bom audit completion rate: percentage of BOMS audited within a defined timeframe.
• Bom change turnaround time: average time taken to implement BOM changes.
• Data integrity score: measure of data consistency and accuracy within the BOM database.
• Process efficiency improvement: quantifiable improvements in BOM management processes and procedures.
• Supplier collaboration rating: evaluation of supplier collaboration and responsiveness in BOM validation and updates.