Master Data and BOM Specialist

Learning Resources is a family-owned company recognized for creating hands-on educational materials for children. The Master Data & BOM Specialist will manage product master and BOM records, ensuring data integrity and supporting successful product launches. Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end workflow for efficiently and accurately creating and maintaining product master and bill of material (BOM) master records through uploads and templates Develop and manage a continuous data hygiene process necessary to proactively detect and fix data errors to mitigate downstream process failures Working cross-functionally with sales and product development, manage the product master and BOM master details throughout a product’s life cycle, including version control and end-of-life product status Create clear process documentation and SOP on the proper creation of product and BOM system records. Train applicable team members on new process implementation and system workflows Improve data integrity and workflow reliability by establishing validation checks and best practices for product setup and maintenance Collect, upload, and maintain product specifications and photos into ERP system for use throughout the organization Work cross-functionally between kit developers, assembly engineers, and QA during the kit prototype, pack-out process to ensure the assembled product and packaging meet internal engineering standards and customer specifications Coordinate the collection of component samples required for client review, quality inspection, and product activity testing Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a similar role Intermediate to advanced skill in Excel or Google Sheets Experience working with project management and/or workflow software such as Monday.com, Trello, MS Planner, and Basecamp Experience working with large datasets within an enterprise resource planning software (ERP) environment; work within Microsoft D365 a plus Experience documenting and administering process workflows Microsoft Office or Google Suite experience Benefits Profit sharing bonus potential 401k matching A variety of other benefits Company Overview Learning Resources® is a leading global manufacturer of award-winning teaching aids. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is