Configuration Analyst

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding. Overview The Configuration Analyst oversees the Configuration systems and processes, updates them as necessary, and recommends improvements in addition to programming the Configurator for new and revised products. Duties and Responsibilities: Cultivates ongoing communication within the department and with customers to encourage continuous improvement. Plans, schedules & leads Configurator projects and works as a consultant to Engineering, Product Management, and other departments during product launches. Works on special corporate projects, and gives direction to Sr. Systems Specialists and Systems Specialist as necessary. Tests the quality and functionality of the Configuration systems and processes and determines the best way to modify the systems to meet users’ needs. Acts as the key point person having expert knowledge of the system details, and is able to refer team members to the appropriate system documentation. Assures all ordering tools are synchronized and consistent, and updates the Configuration systems as required. Fully understands and maintains the work instructions and training materials, and compiles internal documentation to track training. Stays current on Configuration technology through continuing education, constantly seeking opportunities to use these tools to improve the Configuration department. Independently builds and maintains the product structure, and programs the configuration rules when a Product Change Authorization (PCA) is received, which includes, but is not limited to user interface, product features, options, rules, constraints, generic Bill of Materials (BOMs), generic routings, generic item data, generic pricing, and order acknowledgement data. Also reviews (& writes when necessary) PCAs based on product knowledge to ensure all of the information needed to configure a product is available. Writes Configurator Change Requests (CCRs) to outline work required for each change made, sets up and maintains the product features, options, descriptions, generic pricing, generic bills of materials, generic routing and generic items necessary for the product Configurator, and maintains the configuration system data to accommodate customer service through verification of titles, identifiers, prices, and product descriptions shown on order acknowledgements. Sets up and maintains user interface for all A-dec models in the customer order entry portal as required in order to ensure correct product configuration. Sets up and maintains the translator that converts features and options into a file format appropriate to create visual models for use in customer visual packets and for Engineering models used for wood part planning and production. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands. At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement. A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required. A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor” A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. What's your next thing? You are a dreamer. A doer. The one who never stops seeking a better way. You are the kind of person we are looking for to join our team. If you know A-dec, you know that we are a global, family-run company with a big name in the dental industry. But we didn’t get here by settling for the status quo. We are perpetually pursuing ways to improve our products and consequently, the lives and well-being of our doctors and patients. A-dec encourages collaboration, believing that curiosity leads to innovation, and diversity and cross-function create the unexpected. We work hard. We play hard. And we never forget that the time you balance outside of work shapes and defines you as a person. Let's make a difference together.