Material Master Specialist - CSB (Houston, TX, US, 77047) at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Summary

• Responsible for creating and maintaining material master records within SAP based on technical data for each machine part.
• Ensures the accuracy and consistency of data transferred from Team Center to SAP to support quoting and cross-referencing capabilities.
• Supports the commercial team by efficiently processing material requests and ensuring timely availability of material master records in SAP.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of teamwork, compliance and continual improvement.
• Adhere to the Company's objectives, i.e. Safety, Quality, Environmental and Information Security.
• Ensure compliance with departments standard procedures.

• Follow and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for material creation workflows.
• Convert part data from DECS or MDM into SAP material master records, ensuring all required information (e.g., descriptions, unit of measure, classifications) is correctly populated.
• Populate upload templates (Excel) with data from DECS or MDM  for bulk uploads into SAP.
• Execute data uploads into SAP, validate material creation success, and address any upload errors.
• Notify the commercial team when materials are created and available for use in SAP for the next steps in the workflow.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy in part naming conventions to enable cross-referencing and future analysis of parts.
• Proactively work on other assigned  machine during low volume request time
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Project Management, and Commercial teams) to clarify technical requirements and resolve material-related issues.
• Proactively monitor the time required to create and upload material records and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time and accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and improve data accuracy within the material master process.
• Act as a backup and provide support for other team members as required.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of experience working with SAP material master data or in a related data management role.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, product structures, and BOM (Bill of Materials) hierarchy.
• Proficiency in SAP material master processes, data fields, and upload techniques.
• Strong Excel skills, including creating and managing data upload templates.
• Familiarity with Team Center or similar PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a reactive environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data governance and material classification systems.
• Understanding of naming conventions and cross-referencing best practices for material databases.
• Knowledge of turbomachinery components and rotating equipment parts.
• Familiarity with API standards related to spare parts and materials management.
• Experience with VBA or scripting tools for data automation.

Physical Demands 

• Ability to sit and work in front of a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work in both office and shop environments as needed.
• Minor lifting of files and/or boxes (< 5 lbs).

Work environment

• Shop and office environment.