Inventory & Production Reporting Coordinator II
Graphic Packaging International · Newton, IA · 1 wk ago
Finance$40k–$50k/yrFull-time
About the role
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce paperboard and paper‑based packaging for food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we employ over 25,000 people in more than 130 locations worldwide and are committed to environmental responsibility, workplace diversity and industry‑leading compensation and benefits. The Inventory and Production Reporting Specialist serves as the Finance presence at converting locations, ensuring the accuracy of production data and inventory reporting that underpins the company’s financial results.
Responsibilities
- Maintain 90% compliance rating between actual shop floor reporting and division policies.
- Partner with Operational Leadership team to create action plan when compliance rating is below 90%.
- Ensure accuracy of Raw Materials, WIP and Finished Goods Inventory balances and quantities.
- Review and close all production orders.
- Identify and correct transactional errors for production‑related entries found in SAP (e.g., End of Shift Reports); report error findings to Finance and plant management and partner to develop Corrective Action Plan.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert and trainer for plant employees on SAP and PEAK; train employees on correct ways to utilize and accurately enter data into software.
- Manage daily cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods by auditing physical counts against system quantities and examining/reporting any variances.
- Process inventory adjustments when needed to reflect overruns, quality issues, phantom inventory, etc., once approved by leadership and/or Finance.
- Manage consignment inventory by performing/auditing monthly inventory count, comparing incoming inventory to previous month‑end numbers and determining period usage.
- Report production information on a daily basis to Finance and Plant Management.
- Complete reconciliation of pallet programs.
- Complete other tasks as requested by the Finance Department.
- Complete other tasks as requested by Plant Management, if approved by the Finance Department.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong accounting background.
Qualifications
- Minimum of High School Diploma or 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.
Skills
- Strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
Pay
Pay Range: $40,100.00 - $50,100.00