Operations Support Specialist

Operations Support Specialist

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Operations Support Specialist at our Piedmont, SC manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for accounts payable processing, job costing and cost-estimate development, analysis of standard costs and profitability, and the creation and maintenance of material master data within the SAP system. The specialist also manages Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routing slips to ensure accurate production planning and costing.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to support the financial, operational, and manufacturing functions of the organization.

Your additional responsibilities as Operations Support Specialist will include:

• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor files, statements, and payment schedules.
• Support month-end close activities, including AP accruals.

• Job Costing & Standard Costing
• Prepare job cost estimates for new products or projects.
• Analyze job cost performance vs. estimates to identify variances.
• Review and maintain standard costs in SAP to ensure accuracy.

• SAP Material Master Data
• Set up new materials in SAP, ensuring accuracy across all required fields.
• Maintain and update existing material master records as needed.
• Collaborate with purchasing and manufacturing to ensure data consistency.

• BOM and Routing Management
• Create, review, and edit Bills of Materials to ensure accurate costing.
• Build and update routing slips to reflect proper labor steps and operational sequences.

• Skills and Requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Ability to read and understand BOMs, routings, and cost structures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Education and Experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in operations support, manufacturing, accounts payable, or cost accounting.
• Experience with SAP highly preferred.
• Experience with job costing or standard cost maintenance is a plus.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.