Inventory and Production Reporting Coordinator II

Title:  Inventory & Production Reporting Coordinator II

Requisition ID:  7723

Location:  Portland, OR, US, 97217

Department:  Finance

Travel:  Up to 25%

This position serves as the Finance presence at the converting locations. The Inventory and Production Reporting Specialist is primarily responsible for the accuracy of production data and inventory reporting, including managing the corrections of any errors reported and completing the final review prior to submitting for financial review. This role ensures that underlying data on inventory and production value is accurate in the financial results of the company.

Job Functions:

• Maintain 90% compliance rating between actual shop floor reporting and the division policies.
• Partner with Operational Leadership team to create action plan when compliance rating is below 90%
• Ensures accuracy of Raw Materials, WIP and Finished Goods Inventory balances and quantities.
• Reviews and closes all production orders.
• Identifies and corrects transactional errors for production related entries found in SAP (i.e. End of Shift Reports). Reports error findings to Finance and plant management. Partners with them to develop Corrective Action Plan.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert and trainer for plant employees on SAP and PEAK. Trains employees on correct ways to utilize and accurately enter data into software.
• Manages daily cycle counts for raw materials and finished goods by auditing the physical counts to the system quantities and examining/reporting any variances found.
• Process inventory adjustments when needed to reflect overruns, quality issues, phantom inventory, etc. once approved by leadership and/or Finance.
• Manages consignment inventory by performing/auditing monthly inventory count, comparing incoming inventory to previous month end numbers and determining period usage.
• Reports production information on a daily basis to Finance and Plant Management.
• Completes reconciliation of pallet programs
• Completes other tasks as requested by the Finance Department.
• Completes other tasks as requested by Plant Management, if approved by the Finance Department.

 Job Requirements:

• Strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• 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
• Must have strong Accounting background
• Minimum of High School Diploma, 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