Bill of Material Specialist (Ecru, MS) at Ashley HomeStore in Ecru, MS

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Who We Are:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

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Summary:

The Bill of Materials (BOM) Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and validating product structures and engineering documentation to support manufacturing operations. This role makes non-routine decisions within established guidelines under limited supervision, performs intermediate troubleshooting and analysis, and interprets data using defined procedures. The position interacts frequently with cross-functional teams to provide information and occasional technical guidance.

Responsibilities:

BOM Development & Documentation

• Transform product design specification sheets into accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing working documents.
• Maintain product structures and supporting documentation within ERP systems (e.g., MAPICS).
• Develop and sustain documentation for replacement parts and e-commerce platforms.

Engineering Data & Compliance

• Ensure engineering documents align with current manufacturing standards.
• Audit new and existing product specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain engineering data integrity and ensure alignment with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Change Management

• Investigate, approve, process, and distribute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Coordinate updates across systems and stakeholders to ensure accurate implementation of changes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other teams to support new product launches, facilities, and process improvements.
• Provide training and guidance to global teams on BOM processes and systems.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, including parts standardization and engineering workflow enhancements.
• Support departmental and cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Maintain reliable attendance and participate actively in team meetings and training.
• Provide backup support and assist in training other team members.
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a business or manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer systems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Qualifications, preferred:

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles
• Professional and composed when handling complex employee, vendor, or customer inquiries

Work Environment:

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.

• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.

• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.

• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.

• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.

• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

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* Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.