Title: AP/Operations Support Coordinator
West Monroe, LA, US, 71294
If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying.
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
MISSION / SUMMARY:
An AP/Operations Support Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to complete tactical and strategic processes associated with servicing GPI vendor accounts. This person will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of all customer service aspects for a GPI vendor account which can include but is not limited to incoming invoice & payment questions, onboarding suppliers to the self-service web portal, and facilitating eInvoicing discussions between the vendor & 3rd party eInvoicing team. They understand and coordinate with Accounts Payable, Treasury, and the Supply Chain teams and exceed vendor & internal customer expectations as they execute their role in the overall procure to pay process. They align the process with GPI business, financial, and operational objectives to successfully achieve planned targets.
The position requires extensive knowledge of the Procure to Pay process and systems such as Esker, SAP, S4 Hana, and any future systems and how these functions impact the business. They understand and align business operations and Accounting as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
- Provide accurate and continual communications to internal and external customers on the Accounts Payable aspect of the procure to pay process.
- Demonstrate leadership on team/projects and able to train others on customer service functions.
- Find achievable solutions to improve processes based on understanding how all systems and transactions interconnect.
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external customer contacts.
- Maintain alignment with our Treasury & Supply Chain organization with the procure to pay cycle.
- Demonstrate leadership on team/projects and able to train others on customer service functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrates understanding of /ability to manage the impact of procure to pay process on cash flow.
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Two to five years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or other Business Related field preferred.
SKILLS:
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Knowledge of SAP & ReadSoft beneficial.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task daily.
SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
- General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
- Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding, or by rail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
- Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
- Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Integrity & Trust
- Action Oriented
- Peer Relationships
- Priority Setting
- Problem Solving
- Intellectual Horsepower
Pay Range: $43,920.00 - $54,900.00
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
Nearest Major Market: Monroe