Inventory & SAP Coordinator

Job Title: Inventory and SAP Coordinator

Employer: Armstrong World Industries (Tectum, Inc.)

Location: Newark, Ohio

Employment Status: Full-Time
Relocation: No
Travel: No
Non-Compete: No

Estimated base salary range: $50,000 - $65,000 per year.

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

• 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.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Inventory and SAP Coordinator supports inventory control processes and SAP system transactions within the plant.

• 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 the Procurement Team.
• Conduct routine checks of material usage against production entries; collaborate with Production Supervisors to ensure data accuracy and process compliance.
• Act as a key user for SAP inventory processes.
• Assist in troubleshooting system issues and escalates 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.
• Identify process issues and suggest improvements.
• Assist in maintaining SOPs and work instructions for inventory‑related processes.
• Follow established best practices and procedures.
• Compile and maintain inventory reports and report tracking 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.
• Work with Production, Quality, Procurement, and Finance Teams to ensure alignment on inventory-related processes and data accuracy (duplicate, but retained for clarity).
• Maintain working relationships across departments to facilitate effective problem‑solving and process improvement (duplicate, retained for clarity).

• 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.

• 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.