Job Description

Job Summary:

The ERP Data Governance and Systems Specialist is responsible for owning the integrity, governance, and optimization of manufacturing master data within Plex ERP. This role serves as the central authority for part numbers, bill of materials (BOM), cost, routings, and engineering changes, ensuring Plex remains the system of record across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.

This position bridges the downstream product data lifecycle from engineering release into Plex and through manufacturing execution to ensure seamless product data flow, accurate cost roll-ups, and operational readiness. The role combines deep Plex system expertise with cross-functional coordination to enforce data standards, manage engineering changes, and enable efficient, error-free manufacturing execution.

Responsibilities:

• Own and enforce ERP master data governance within Plex, serving as the central authority for part numbers, BOMs, routings, and item attributes to ensure data integrity across the organization.
• Act as the neutral gatekeeper for all master data changes, ensuring unbiased validation and entry of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain inputs.
• Own and maintain BOM structures in Plex as the system of record, including revision control, effectivity, and timely removal of obsolete components.
• Own engineering change execution within Plex (Change Request / Change Notice processes), including BOM/routing updates, document control, and full audit traceability.
• Serve as the Plex subject matter expert (SME), owning system configuration, data structures, and alignment with business processes.
• Own the translation and deployment of product data from engineering release into Plex ERP and through manufacturing execution, ensuring accurate and timely translation of engineering releases into Plex for production planning, material requirements, and costing.
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation of changes across Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment and execution without disruption.
• Validate and govern BOMs, routings, and material master data to ensure accuracy against current engineering designs, manufacturing processes, and logistics conditions.
• Ensure accurate product cost roll-ups by maintaining alignment between ERP data structures, sourcing strategies, and engineering definitions.
• Lead data standardization, cleansing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and support digital transformation and scalability.
• Develop and maintain reporting and data validation tools to monitor data accuracy, system performance, and key business metrics.
• Support and enable Plex system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and user training, collaborating with IT and external partners as needed.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. 
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in ERP systems, master data management, engineering change control, or manufacturing systems.
• Direct experience with Plex ERP strongly required. Experience with ERP integrations (PLM, MES, EDI, APIs) preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including BOM structures, routings, inventory control, and production planning.
• Experience with engineering change processes and product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated experience owning master data governance and cross-functional data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and experience with SQL or reporting tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into system solutions.

Key Competencies

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Business Process Thinking: Designing, implementing and executing business workflow activities that most effectively and efficiently meet the goals of the business unit and ABS.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Influences Others: Has personal and organizational impact built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty. Flexes their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires.
• Organization and Planning: Establishes a systematic course for self and/or others to assure accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

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 essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain. 
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial environments.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing or operational sites may be required.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business. 

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion 

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township has more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.