Company: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (KSEA)
Job Code: 11171
Pay Grade: TBD
Description
KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG based in Tuttlingen, Germany, is a family-owned, global company committed to benefiting humanity by advancing medical technology through innovation and education.
For more than 70 years, KARL STORZ has been dedicated to earning its international reputation as a leader that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness.
I. Job Purpose and Core Tasks
Primary focus is the management of the CONFIGT quoting system which includes, but not limited to creation and maintenance of SAP Variant Configuration rules required to support the OR1 Product Portfolio. This position is also responsible for providing accurate quoting of the approved OR1 products and quoting support to field personnel.
This position requires the ability to communicate proactively and effectively; seek necessary information, in a matrix environment with the following departments: Engineering, Quality Assurance, Material Master, Project Management, Field Installation, Service, OR1 Sales, OR1 Marketing, OR1 Sales Operations, Purchasing/Logistics, Customer Support and 3rd party vendors when appropriate.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and maintain the VC model(s) including but not limited to Dependencies, Characteristics, Classes, Configuration Profiles and Sales BOM’s, Object Dependencies, and tables required of configurable product(s), changes, updates and obsolescence requests of the Variant Configuration in SAP for CONFIGIT
- Performs configuration activities and fixes within SAP via the Variant Configuration (VC) while keeping in mind impact on upstream and downstream systems.
- Responsible for the ongoing continuous improvement of CONFIGT quoting; proactively engage end-users to identify deficiencies and inefficiencies.
- Serve as 1st level support for issues that may arise during Quoting, Booking, & Project Creation in SAP.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Product Management, OR1 Field Sales, and OR1 Field Ops, to understand the requirements of all products new and existing to ensure that they are correctly reflect in the VC.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to accurately interpret and implement the products in VC.
- Provide technical support and educate internal/external users in the effective use of CONFIGIT applications to ensure accurate quoting.
- Extend and maintain material data to KSEC of the current OR1 products to facilitate accurate quoting.
- Audit regularly the accuracy of the VC and make the appropriate modifications as required.
- Participate in the change control process and Weekly Change Control Board (CCB) Meetings to address affected VC product models.
- Coordinate delivery of services for customizations and enhancements to CONFIGIT and help facilitate issue resolution.
- Partner, and/or participate on project teams when CONFIGIT is affected by any changes or enhancements are being made which can include testing the quoting system.
- LM000019 and CRF process – both processes are used to document used to create parts in sap. LM (form) will used in Auburn. CRF=Stafford. This job will guide this process to create parts in SAP, called variant configuration.
- Review pricing quarterly and update list price on all quotable part numbers
- Sales BOM Management: (EOS & EOL systems and part numbers). Each system created Variant Config for. Need to manage BOMs for 10 systems by system or product.
- Creates reports and analytics
- Special Projects as assigned.
II. Minimum Knowledge, Education and Skill Requirements
Required
Minimum years of relevant work experience: 2-3 years’ experience working with automated system configuration [preferably SAP]; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be advanced or super user of Excel.
Programming experience is a big plus.
Minimum education, certifications and/or credentials: Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree with directly related experience beyond the minimum requirements.
Minimum hard skill requirements (including computer and application proficiency):
Minimum soft skill requirements:
Preferred
Preferred years of relevant work experience: 3-5 years’ experience working with automated system configuration [preferably SAP]; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred education, certifications and/or credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
Preferred hard skill requirements: Microsoft Programs
Preferred soft skill requirements:
III. Essential Function
Must be able to maintain productive working relationships and treat fellow employees with respect.
Has contact with: OR1 Corporate Operations and the following departments: Engineering, Quality Assurance, Material Master, Project Management, Field Installation, Service, OR1 Sales, OR1 Marketing, OR1 Sales Operations, Purchasing/Logistics, Customer Support and 3rd party vendors when appropriate.
Physical requirement/Demands:Light
Mental requirements/Emotional Demands: Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in dealing with changing priorities and work situations.
Interpersonal and communication skills: This position requires the ability to communicate proactively and effectively; seek necessary information, in a matrix environment with the following departments: Engineering, Quality Assurance, Material Master, Project Management, Field Installation, Service, OR1 Sales, OR1 Marketing, OR1 Sales Operations, Purchasing/Logistics, Customer Support and 3rd party vendors when appropriate.
IV. Core Requirements
Degree of accountability: Independent
Degree of decision making: Supervised
Financial/Budgetary: Supervised Responsibility on Revenue and Costs
Safety: Adhere to KARL STORZ Safety protocols
Quality: Adhere to KARL STORZ Quality Management System
Supervision: Does not supervise others
Authority to Sign (not applicable for North America):
Travel: Up to 25% percent
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Working at KARL STORZ during COVID-19
KARL STORZ will continue to maintain a safe work environment for our employees. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking. The impact and/or company-issued personal protection equipment may vary based on the nature and location of the role. Please click here to learn more about our response to COVID-19.
Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations
Medical / Dental / Vision including a state of the art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*
3 weeks’ vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*
401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution
Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year
Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually
Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
And much more!
- Field sales, internships and part-time employees are not eligible except for where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in KARL STORZ benefits program.
KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. KARL STORZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability.
Reasonable Accommodation
If, at any point in the application process (including hiring), a candidate would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or a religious need, please email us at Taleo_Administrator@karlstorz.com and we'll be happy to engage in an interactive process with you.
Notice to Employment Agencies
This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ’s Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required. Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.
