Inventory & SAP Coordinator Job

Primary Location and Salary Newark, Ohio; Relocation offered: No. Employment status: Full‑time. Travel: No. Non‑compete: No. Salary range: $50,000‑$65,000 per year. Pay will be based on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Benefits Medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401(k) match, long‑term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. Company Culture and Opportunities Being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong’s future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to collaborate with leadership and colleagues across the company. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive personal development opportunities to grow your career based on your strengths and interests, and a culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. Reporting and Collaboration Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Inventory and SAP Coordinator supports inventory control processes and SAP system transactions within the plant. The role maintains accurate inventory records, performs data validation, and assists in resolving discrepancies to ensure efficient supply chain operations. The coordinator works closely with warehouse, production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure data accuracy and adherence to established processes. 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. What You’ll Do Support inventory control processes and SAP system transactions within the plant. Work closely with warehouse, production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure data accuracy and adherence to established processes. Inventory Management & Control 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 Procurement Team. Conduct routine checks of material usage against production entries; collaborate with Production Supervisors to ensure data accuracy and process compliance. SAP System Expertise & Administration Serve as a key user for SAP inventory processes. Assist in troubleshooting system issues and escalations 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. Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives Identify process issues and suggest improvements. Assist in maintaining SOPs and work instructions for inventory‑related processes. Follow established best practices and procedures. Data Analysis, Reporting & Communication Compile and maintain inventory reports and track 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. Cross‑Functional Collaboration 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. 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. 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. 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 ADAAA, 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 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 We are committed to engaging a diverse, purpose‑driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, we are 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 application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. #J-18808-Ljbffr Armstrong World Industries