Inventory Systems Specialist

Opella; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Inventory Systems Specialist to manage inventory data and SAP integrations across 3PL and WMS. You will troubleshoot SAP iDoc and EDI, maintain master data, and support continuous improvement in supply chain processes, balancing reliability with process documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with a team to ensure accurate inventory transactions, optimize interfaces, and drive improvements in data integrity and system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in supply chain or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting SAP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting SAP iDoc and EDI transactions.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, and 3PL integrations.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office with strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with cross-team collaboration.
• Knowledge of GDP, GMP, SOPs, and basic financial concepts.
• Flexibility to provide occasional after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory integrations between SAP, WMS, and 3PL providers, resolving interface and transaction issues.
• Analyze inventory activity, investigate variances, and partner with warehouse, supply chain, IT, and logistics teams to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and support SAP upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure master data accuracy, monitor system performance, and maintain compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and data integrity standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, commercial, and external logistics partners to support daily supply chain operations.
• Support ongoing inventory and supply chain optimization projects while providing operational support as needed.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Inventory management

3PL integrations

Excel

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain / Information Systems / Business

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP iDoc

EDI

Excel

Job description

Location: Chattanooga, TN

You’ve built experience, now use it where bold ideas meet real impact. At Opella, we’re challenging how self-care works for millions of people and need leaders and experts ready to shape what’s next. As an Inventory Systems Specialist, you’ll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human.

About The Job

• Lead initiatives that advance our brands and strengthen our reputation worldwide.
• Mentor and uplift emerging talent while pushing your own growth and influence.
• Put purpose into practice — embedding sustainability, access and social impact into every decision.
• Model the challenger mindset: question complexity, act with integrity and make things radically simple.
• Help shape a culture that’s ambitious, collaborative and serious about recognition and belonging.
• Manages inventory transactions in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accurate inventory data and seamless integration with third‑party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Troubleshoots SAP iDoc and EDI issues while partnering with IT, supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics teams to keep inventory and warehouse operations running smoothly.

Main Responsibilities

• Support inventory integrations between SAP, warehouse management systems (WMS), and third‑party logistics (3PL) providers, resolving interface and transaction issues.
• Analyze inventory activity, investigate variances, and partner with warehouse, supply chain, IT, and logistics teams to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and support SAP system upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure master data accuracy, monitor system performance, and maintain compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and data integrity standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, commercial, and external logistics partners to support daily supply chain operations.
• Support ongoing inventory and supply chain optimization projects while providing operational support as needed.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting SAP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA, including monitoring and troubleshooting SAP iDoc and EDI transactions.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, warehouse operations, supply chain processes, and third‑party logistics (3PL) integrations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while collaborating effectively across teams and maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and basic financial concepts.
• Flexible to provide occasional after‑hours support for critical inventory or system interface issues.

This is more than the next step in your career, it’s a chance to lead change and help reinvent self‑care for the world. If you’re ready to challenge, inspire and deliver impact that matters, we’re ready for you.

We are challengers. We are Opella.

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

This is more than the next step in your career, it’s a chance to lead change and help reinvent self‑care for the world. If you’re ready to challenge, inspire and deliver impact that matters, we’re ready for you.

We are challengers. We are Opella.

North America Applicants Only

The Salary Range For This Position Is

$65,250 - $94,250

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers

About Us

Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

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