Description:
REQUIREMENTS
Affirmative Action South African citizen A relevant 3-year Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Logistics or IT 5 years of data management experience in an automotive environmentESSENTIAL SKILLS
Proficiency in the following is essential: Bill of Materials, Technical Rules, Vehicle Specifications, Download of Parts BOM, Vehicle Order Excellent communication skills at all levels Ability to read and interpret technical change documentation Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Confident presentation and conflict management abilities Strong team leadership and collaboration skills Proficient in MS Office Confidently represent product data management in various forums Build relationships with international customers for revenue-generating activities Strong product data management skills Work independently under pressure Willingness to travel and to work flexible hoursADDED ADVANTAGE
Experience in creating procedures and work instructions In-depth knowledge of models, options, and systems German language skills at a minimum intermediate level are requiredRESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the gatekeeper for product-related (PR) numbers, ensuring that vehicle components and models are correctly set up, tracked, and aligned with technical specs, sales offers, and production requirements across multiple departments Ensure that all activities set out by the supervisor are undertaken and completed by the engineering data controller to ensure all databases are completed on time Provide product information, product planning that is controlled/ analysed/ coordinated and implemented and completed in time as per the timing plan for new projects and model year changes Provide product support regarding technical information to the company according to the group's worldwide standards Represent group forums for MBT/ TI Synchro/ KVS/ TI-REX/ COPS/ CoRe/ Connect, etc., and interact with group counterparts, negotiate and enforce group requirements and create and maintain the Bill of Materials, MBT and Connect for various projects Bill of Materials management Create and maintain BOMs using technical product descriptions and vehicle PR specifications Collaborate with local and international design engineers to ensure BOMs reflect accurate design levels Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure material availability Represent group in global forums (MBT, TI Synchro, FAKOM, and Connect) Conduct weekly BOM consistency checks using PASTA and resolve discrepancies Prepare TULs and draft statements for change requests (ÄKOs, AWEs, ECRs) Manage release orders in TI-Synchro and KVS Esta
20 Feb 2026;
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gumtree.co.za