Inventory & Production Reporting Coordinator III

Graphic Packaging International • Lancaster, TX

149d • $51,520 - $64,400

About The Position

The Inventory and Production Reporting Specialist is primarily responsible for the accuracy of production data and inventory reporting, including managing the corrections of any errors reported and completing the final review prior to submitting for financial review. This role ensures that underlying data on inventory and production value is accurate in the financial results of the company. This role reports to the Plant Controller.

Requirements

• 1 -3 years of manufacturing experience. Including experience in inventory Control and Manufacturing Production reporting preferred.
• Strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel Experience Required).
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• 5% - 10% travel required.
• Ability to interact with shop floor personnel, plant management and Finance.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Self-starter.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or similar discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 90% compliance rating between actual shop floor reporting and the division policies.
• Partner with Operational Leadership team to create action plan when compliance rating is below 90%.
• Ensures accuracy of Raw Materials, WIP and Finished Goods Inventory balances and quantities.
• Reviews and closes all production orders.
• Identifies and corrects transactional errors for production related entries found in SAP (i.e. End of Shift Reports). Reports error findings to Finance and plant management. Partners with them to develop Corrective Action Plan.
• Manages daily cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods by auditing the physical counts to the system quantities and examining/reporting any variances found.
• Process inventory adjustments when needed to reflect overruns, quality issues, phantom inventory, etc. once approved by leadership and/or Finance.
• Manages consignment inventory by performing/auditing monthly inventory count, comparing incoming inventory to previous month end numbers and determining period usage.
• Reports production information on a daily basis to Finance and Plant Management.
• Ensures all Month End Close Tasks are completed accurately and timely, including: Review Open Inventory Transfers, Subcontracting, Book to Book Reconciliations, Inventory Adjustments (ink, wip, corrugate), Ink Scorecard.
• Compiles data for Month End Journal Entries, including: Aged Inventory Reserves, QC Hold Reserves, and others as assigned.
• Leads Monthly Inventory and Production Reporting Review with Production Managers.
• Leads Annual Physical Inventory for outside warehouses.
• Completes Annual Book to Book Reconciliations for outside warehouses.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert and trainer for plant employees on SAP and PEAK. Trains employees on correct ways to utilize and accurately enter data into software.
• Attend AM/PM Production Meetings when Controller cannot attend.
• Completes reconciliation of Chep and Peco pallet programs.
• Completes other tasks as requested by the Finance Department.
• Completes other tasks as requested by Plant Management, if approved by the Finance Department.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED