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The Opportunity: JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we're always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as an ERP Data Specialist. Location Type: This is an onsite position based in Holland, MI.
Job Responsibility
The ERP Data Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining and optimizing component & item data within the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of Supplier Masters and Part Masters—foundational elements that support efficient manufacturing, supply chain operations, and finance activities
In this role, the specialist will monitor data quality, troubleshoot systemic issues, and ensure clean, reliable data that supports business decision‑making and operational excellence
Data Management: Create, upload, and maintain Part master data and pricing in the ERP system
Ensure data completeness, formatting consistency, and compliance with internal data standards
Execute mass uploads and data changes using templates or ERP tools
Add and Maintain supplier profiles and manage associated documentation
Data Quality & Integrity: Monitor exceptions using system reports or dashboards and proactively identify data quality issues
Perform detailed root cause analysis of discrepancies involving BOMs, costing, or inventory data
Implement corrective actions and partner with teams to prevent recurrence
Process Improvement: Recommend and implement enhancements to item setup processes, workflow automation, and change control procedures
Support documentation of data standards and Work Instructions for master data governance
System Support: Assist with ERP system functionality related to items, BOMs, and configuration management
Troubleshoot data-related errors, integration issues, and failed transactions
Partner with IT to test system updates, new features, or integrations impacting master data
Support ERP reporting needs and other data analytics needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, I.T., Operations, and Finance to align item data with business requirements
Facilitate communication between functional groups to resolve data discrepancies
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, related field or equivalent experience, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study
Minimum of two years working in ERP master data or manufacturing data management, with five or more years being preferred
Proficiency with Epicor Kinetic preferred, but proficiency in other major ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics experience are also valued
Strong Excel capabilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data cleaning, macros)
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred
Experience with reporting and analytics tools (Power BI or ERP-native reporting)
Understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory
Analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose complex problems
Effective communicator who collaborates well across departments
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment
Experience in an engineer to order environment a plus
Basic engineering comprehension is a plus
JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check
Nice to have
Experience in an engineer to order environment a plus