Inventory & Production Reporting Coordinator III

Graphic Packaging International; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Finance Inventory and Production Reporting Coordinator to ensure accurate production data and inventory reporting. You will review and finalize data for financial reporting, close production orders, and correct errors in SAP.

You will partner with operations leadership, manage cycle counts, and supervise inventory adjustments for raw materials and finished goods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, including inventory control and production reporting preferred.
• Strong accounting background and ability to work with SAP and PEAK systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 90% compliance between shop floor reporting and division policies.
• Ensure accuracy of Raw Materials, WIP and Finished Goods inventory balances and quantities.
• Close production orders and correct transactional errors in SAP.
• Train plant employees on SAP and PEAK usage and data entry.

Skills

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PEAK

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

This position serves as the Finance presence at the converting locations. The Inventory and Production Reporting Coordinator 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.

Essential Duties & 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Completes reconciliation of 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.

Job Requirements

• Strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• 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
• Must have strong Accounting background
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED; Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or similar discipline preferred
• 1 -3 years of manufacturing experience. Including experience in inventory Control and Manufacturing Production reporting preferred

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $62,500.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

Requisition: 16428