Inventory & SAP Coordinator Job

Armstrong World Industries; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k match

Vacation and sick time

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries is seeking an Inventory and SAP Coordinator in Newark, Ohio, to support inventory control processes and SAP transactions within the plant. This full-time role involves performing cycle counts, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring data accuracy across departments.

The successful candidate will have at least 3–5 years of experience in inventory control or supply chain management and a solid background in working with SAP. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401k match.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in inventory control or supply chain management.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience working with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Validate incoming raw material receipts for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Experience with SAP

Education

Associate’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Inventory and SAP Coordinator

Employer: Armstrong World Industries (Tectum, Inc.)

Location: Newark, Ohio

Employment Status: Full-Time
Relocation: No
Travel: No
Non-Compete: No

Estimated base salary range: $50,000 - $65,000 per year.

Benefits

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

What’s in it for you

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, warehouse operations, and supply chain optimization.
• Support Lean and standard work practices (5S, waste elimination, standardization) to enhance warehouse housekeeping and operational efficiency.
• Work with Production, Quality, Procurement, and Finance Teams to ensure alignment on inventory-related processes and data accuracy.
• Maintain working relationships across departments to facilitate effective problem‑solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Inventory and SAP Coordinator supports inventory control processes and SAP system transactions within the plant.

• Coordinate and perform cycle count and physical inventory activities, including planning, scheduling, execution, analysis, and post‑count reconciliation.
• Identify inventory discrepancies, assist with root‑cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Review and analyze variances to identify issues and escalates as needed.
• Track inventory accuracy metrics and prepare reports for review.
• Validate incoming raw material receipts for accuracy and completeness; identify and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and the Procurement Team.
• Conduct routine checks of material usage against production entries; collaborate with Production Supervisors to ensure data accuracy and process compliance.
• Act as a key user for SAP inventory processes.
• Assist in troubleshooting system issues and escalates when needed.
• Perform daily validation of SAP transactions to ensure proper sequence, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Review scrap transactions and identify discrepancies.
• Generate, print, and manage all SAP‑generated labels; create and maintain custom labeling solutions for special orders.
• Maintain master data accuracy and provide input on system updates.
• Provide guidance to team members on SAP inventory procedures.
• Identify process issues and suggest improvements.
• Assist in maintaining SOPs and work instructions for inventory‑related processes.
• Follow established best practices and procedures.
• Compile and maintain inventory reports and report tracking key inventory metrics including accuracy rates, turnover, obsolescence, and cycle‑count performance.
• Review inventory data and flag slow‑moving or obsolete materials for review.
• Communicate inventory issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Work with Production, Quality, Procurement, and Finance Teams to ensure alignment on inventory-related processes and data accuracy (duplicate, but retained for clarity).
• Maintain working relationships across departments to facilitate effective problem‑solving and process improvement (duplicate, retained for clarity).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience working with SAP (or comparable ERP system) in an inventory or materials management capacity.

What makes you stand out

• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, data entry, and reporting), Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to accurately process transactions.

What will make you successful

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work instructions.
• Strong data entry and reconciliation skills.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and escalates appropriately.
• Effective communication skills for coordination with internal teams.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work‑related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

• Office Environment – This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.
• Plant Environment – This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tectum Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at the AWI talent acquisition email and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.