Inventory & Production Reporting Coordinator III

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Finance presence at converting locations. The Inventory and Production Reporting Coordinator ensures accurate inventory and production data, correcting errors and submitting for financial review.

This role maintains data integrity for Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods inventory within SAP and other systems. The position requires strong accounting skills, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and the ability to train staff on SAP and PEAK, with 5%–10%

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED; Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or similar discipline preferred.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, including inventory control and manufacturing production reporting.
• Strong accounting background and proficiency with SAP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 90% compliance between actual shop floor reporting and the division policies.
• Ensure accuracy of Raw Materials, WIP and Finished Goods Inventory balances and quantities.
• Reviews and closes all production orders and reports variances to Finance.
• Acts as SME and trainer for plant employees on SAP and PEAK; trains data entry accuracy.
• Reports production information daily to Finance and Plant Management; reconcile pallet programs.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Accounting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business

Tools

PEAK

SAP

Microsoft Excel

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

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

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

$47,500.00 - $59,400.00

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 NoticeWe 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: 16429