Accounting Specialist - Memphis, United States - Mauser Packaging Solutions

Description

The Plant Purchasing Administrator reports to the Plant Controller and will be a key member of the Finance/Procurement team. This position will work in collaboration with the Memphis Manufacturing Teams. The candidate must be an initiative-taker, adept at communicating with multiple levels of an organization, can build trust, influence, provide coaching and work with teams cross functionally. He/she will support in the development and implementation of sourcing projects to best satisfy the needs of the customer, operations, and finance. He/she will manage spending as well as oversee the supplies, service, and occasionally capital purchase orders.

Responsibilites:

• Creates purchase orders for various plant services/materials, and maintenance related POs. Responsibility for full cycle of these POs (GRNIs, Basware, Open PO review, etc.)
• Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices, liaising with finance and suppliers to correct errors and ensure accurate billing.
• Manage the EIP (Earning Improvement Program). Identifies and initiates cost savings/productivity improvement opportunities.
• Vendor Master Data includes setting up new vendors.
• Monitors and reconciles credit card purchases.
• Execute inventory counts as requested (weekly, monthly)
• Assist in preparation and audits for the bi-annual physical inventory.
• Embraces and enforces all safety practices established for the operation.
• Be a positive spokesperson and help lead plant wide changes.
• Provide the Plant Controller with accurate and timely purchasing/spending information.
• Provide backup for ordering office supplies for the office.
• Other AP and spend analysis as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing environment with procurement responsibilities
• 1-3 years experience of SAP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Very high-level attention to detail
• Desire to learn and an eagerness to develop.
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills, ability to effectively communicate with suppliers.
• Basic Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills; written and oral
• Analytical skills

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company thats always striving to innovate and serve customers betterand help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether youre a seasoned professionalor just beginning your careertheres a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.