SAP Specialist

Summary

The SAP Specialist is responsible for supporting SAP system operations, inventory management, reporting, data integrity, and continuous process improvement across Finance and Operations. This role serves as a key resource for SAP users, ensuring system reliability, inventory accuracy, compliance with audit requirements, and efficient business processes. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and corporate headquarters to optimize SAP functionality, resolve system issues, and support operational and financial objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SAP users, providing system support, troubleshooting, training, and guidance on SAP-related processes.
• Coordinate SAP system support activities with corporate headquarters and external IT resources to ensure timely issue resolution and system performance.
• Administer and monitor SAP user access, roles, permissions, and system activities in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Monitor SAP-DMS interfaces, identify and investigate data transmission issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve      discrepancies and improve system reliability.
• Coordinate and support monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventory counts, ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Prepare inventory reconciliation reports and analyze inventory variances, recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Generate, maintain, and analyze operational and financial reports to support management decision-making and business performance monitoring.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities through SAP data validation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Maintain master data integrity, including materials, customers, vendors, bills of material, cost centers, and other critical business data.
• Assist in evaluating, developing, and implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to increase operational efficiency and workflow effectiveness.
• Support SAP process design, configuration testing, system upgrades, and implementation projects as required.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure SAP processes align with business requirements.
• Support internal and external financial, tax, operational, and compliance audits by providing documentation, system reports, and process support.
• Analyze, interpret, and classify data to identify trends, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and update user procedures, process documentation, training materials, and operating instructions.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of SAP-related experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems and business processes.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting SAP modules, including PP (Production Planning), SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), FI (Financial Accounting), and CO (Controlling).
• Strong understanding of inventory management, material transactions, and ERP data integrity principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes and industry standards is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese language skills are preferred.

Organizational Culture

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers
• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company
• Works with a sense of urgency when needed
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed
• Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

• Must be able to work in a hot environment
• Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight
• Must be able to lift 50 – 65 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.