Product Configuration Specialist

WE ARE A PRODUCT COMPANY.

WE ARE A PROCESS COMPANY.

ABOVE ALL, WE ARE A PEOPLE COMPANY.

The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we’ve been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products. We are a team united in our passion for the game. We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.

Together we live by the credo, “Autograph your work with excellence.” We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do – from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.

Summary:  Provide technical and functional support in all areas of the PLC (Product Life Cycle) operations for Acushnet Company brands worldwide.  Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, test, deploy and maintain item set up and all related functions.  Assist with documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.  Support the PLC team in all areas of item creation in the ERP system and any integrated or standalone systems related to the item set up process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the item set process, PLC, in the ERP system for all manufactured and finished goods for the Acushnet Company brands, including, but not limited to, FootJoy and Links & Kings brands.  Ensure accuracy in product pricing, product costing, internal work orders and/or external purchase orders. Troubleshoot and maintain current processes, assisting stakeholders daily so not to disrupt daily business.  Demonstrate an understanding of other business systems integrated into ERP system. 
• Review and resolve daily Audit Reports to ensure PLC setups are correct and complete, analyze errors to increase understanding of entire PLC process.
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to correct discrepancies to ensure compliance. (i.e., Finance ensuring all internal audit requirements are achieved; Customer Service managing QMark/Packaging set up; Custom Operations with product structure costing).
• Assist with the development and maintenance of written procedures related to PLC setup and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Information Technology degree preferred, but not required.
• Solid working knowledge of ERP or MRP principles, practices, and procedures.  Advanced skill set in Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time at a PC.
• Strong computer skills with MS Excel, MS project, PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge of workflow analysis, flow charting, and info-mapping procedures. 
• Must have excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information regarding product launches and costing.
• Demonstrated competency in the following areas: Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity, Meets challenges with resourcefulness, Generates suggestions for improving work, Develops innovative approaches and ideas;  Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, Develops alternative solutions, Works well in group problem solving situations; Adaptability – Changes approach or method to best fit the situation, Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.