Cognizant is a leading provider IT and BPO services, providing critical initiatives to a variety of global clients. The PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) services within New Product Introduction team consist of assignment of internal part numbers and attributes to all items, organizes Bills of Material (BOMs) enabling the Logistics services to export this equipment as parts or as assemblies globally - information about each part number is the key to customs compliance and paying duties. The PLM analyst will also work with Buyer/Planner and PLM roles at different manufacturing vendors, to source materials and to manage Bill of Material (BOM) related tasks. The services described here are for full product life cycles: the new product phase and ongoing life-cycle support. Travel to manufacturing locations may be required from time to time.
This is a hybrid role, and requires 2-3 days in office each week. Although the location is listed as Mountain View, this role is based in Palo Alto, CA. Only local candidates will be considered.
Main Responsibilities
- PLM Services administration of an Oracle Agile PLM instance for past, present and future related hardware systems.
- Creating and administering internal Part Numbers, coordinating with engineers and program managers (via bugs and tickets) to structure Engineering and production Bills of Material.
- Manage all tickets and Engineering Change Orders for parts and bills of material
- Support the creation and processing and implementation of Bill of Materials, Engineering Change Orders, Manufacturer Change Orders, Deviations and all other Configuration Management activities, using Oracle Agile software
- Remain current with internal processes and standards for PLM management.
- Address tickets in a timely way from both Engineering, NPI team and from manufacturers’ PLM staff.
- Conduct high-level BOM Reviews in order to procure necessary documentation (to include revisions of not just ordered part number but all subassemblies and documentation).
- Report on template BOMs and initial BOMs for new products and subsystems created within SLA
- Report on Engineering Change Orders, Manufacturer Change Orders, Deviations conducted within 48 hours (business days), and backlog outside SLA
- Confers with change originator or others to resolve discrepancies, rejections and complete change package ECR/ECN’s, mark-ups, effectiveness, and disposition.
- Manage Revision Compatibility, Commodity based Part Number Formats and Windchill PLM Change Order Workflows.
- Coordinate Change Orders through Review / Approval / Data Transfer Process
- Facilitate timely review, correction, approval.
- Monitor and escalate past-due approval tasks.
- Ensure accurate transfer of ECR/ECN, Controlled Part Number and BOM Data from Agile PLM to Oracle ERP System.
- Communicate with Engineering, other cross-functional departments and relevant 3rd parties (e.g. makers of off-the-shelf products)
- Main tools: An Oracle Agile PLM instance, spreadsheets, internal ticket system and Bug tracker
Deliverables
- Create template BOMs and initial BOMs for new products in sync with the Geo Hardware product lifecycle milestones (a typical pattern of: prototypes, EVT, DVT, PVT, production)
- Respond to and resolve all Engineering Change Orders, Manufacturer Change Orders, Deviations within 48 business hours
- Ping past-due task owners within 24 business hours
- Participate in afternoon meetings with manufacturer counterparts located in East Asian time zones - BOM reviews and review of Change Orders. The contract manufacturer PLM team will have dotted line responsibility to Google’s Geo PLM lead.
- Before all major review milestones ensure compliance of BOMs for AML/AVL information and applicable support documents including, MPN, Specs, RoHS certificates and other applicable attributes.
Desired Skills & Experience
- 2-3 years of experience implementing or supporting Agile PLM
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Broad understanding of Oracle E-business supply chain modules such as PIM, Inventory Management, Order Management, and Bills of Material
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to operate and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the business.
- Comfortable with a rapidly-changing environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
- Able to work independently, motivated, proactive attitude with a passion for learning and creative problem solving
Hourly Rate and Other Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $30 – $47 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
LA County (only): Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Ce que nous offrons
- La possibilité d’avoir une carrière avec un impact. Ici, vous avez la possibilité de partager vos idées transformatrices pour aider notre entreprise et nos clients à améliorer le quotidien de tous.
- Prenez votre carrière en main grâce à notre écosystème d'apprentissage et de développement. Et lorsque vos ambitions changent ou que nous vous offrons de nouvelles occasions, nous vous aidons à pivoter en vous proposant des formations et des conseils pour trouver des postes qui pourraient mieux vous convenir.
- L’occasion de s'épanouir au sein d’une communauté diversifiée. Nous célébrons les expériences et perspectives d’autrui et encourageons un sentiment d'appartenance à travers nos groupes d'affinité et nos initiatives en matière de diversité et d'inclusion.
- Rémunération compétitive qui comprend un salaire concurrentiel et une pension avec des contributions équivalentes.
- Des prestations de soins de santé et financières flexibles pour vous soutenir, ainsi que vos personnes à charge admissibles, dès le premier jour au travail.
- Une vraie conciliation travail-vie personnelle. Nous offrons des vacances, des modalités de travail flexibles, des occasions de bénévolat, des événements sociaux et bien d’autres afin que vous puissiez être au mieux.
À propos de nous
Cognizant est l’un des leaders mondiaux des services professionnels. Nous transformons les modèles commerciaux, opérationnels et technologiques de nos clients pour les adapter à l’ère numérique. Notre approche consultative, basée sur une connaissance sectorielle, aide nos clients à concevoir, développer et gérer des entreprises plus innovantes et plus efficaces. Basée aux États-Unis, Cognizant (membre du NASDAQ-100 et l’un des meilleurs employeurs du monde en 2024 selon Forbes) figure régulièrement parmi les entreprises les plus admirées au monde. Découvrez comment Cognizant aide ses clients à garder une longueur d’avance grâce au numérique sur le site www.cognizant.com.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
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