Suzano International
Raw Material Clerical Specialist
Suzano International, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States, 71603
At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. We plant and grow trees, transforming this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life in many products—from notebooks that teach children, to diapers that protect babies, to biodegradable coffee cups that do not harm the environment, to absorbent papers and sustainable packaging.
Suzano S.A. is the largest pulp manufacturer in the world, one of the largest paper producers in Latin America and the leader in the toilet paper segment in Brazil. We learn from trees that life is always renewing itself and, from them, it is possible to create sustainable products and solutions for a better future. On October 1, 2024 Suzano purchased the Pine Bluff, AR paper mill and the Waynesville, NC extrusion facility from Pactiv Evergreen.
The Pine Bluff Paper Mill is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, less than an hour from Little Rock in scenic southeast Arkansas. It is the largest industrial employer in Jefferson County. Opened in 1958, Pine Bluff is home to the world's largest gable‑top liquid packaging paperboard machine. In addition to producing paperboard for cartons, the facility also produces coated paper for magazines.
Responsibilities Raw Material Ledger & Inventory Management
Post daily ending inventories from Chemical Furnish Reports, Pulp Mill, Power Plant, and Extruder areas into the raw material ledger.
Maintain a perpetual inventory of all raw materials and selected MOM&S items.
Record and review daily raw material and MOM&S consumption, comparing ending inventories against operational target levels.
Post daily shipment information provided by vendors (ship dates, rail car numbers, weights, percent solids when applicable) to ensure on‑time deliveries and adequate in‑transit supply.
Prepare daily lists of rail cars and in‑route materials for Chemical Furnish, Pulp Mill, Power Area, and Extruders to support inventory visibility.
Receiving, Documentation & Quality Control
Receive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for raw materials shipped by rail, distribute originals to using departments prior to unloading, and maintain copies at the raw material desk.
Review COAs for compliance with specifications, initial verification, and post validated data to the raw material ledger for consumption calculations.
Attach daily scale tickets to bills of lading for shipments received the previous day.
Coordinate and document issues related to poor quality, late delivery, improper packaging, or non‑conformities, working directly with vendors and buyers.
Maintain raw material non‑conformity files for periodic supervisory review.
SAP Transactions & Invoice Reconciliation
Record all raw material receipts in SAP and the raw material ledger based on rail car reports.
Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between unpaid receipts reports and vendor invoices.
Partner with Procurement to identify root causes and implement corrective actions related to invoice or receipt issues.
Enter purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and support blocked invoice reporting as needed.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare the weekly raw material cost package, including calculation of weekly consumption.
Balance raw material ledger receipts with SAP‑generated receipts prior to month‑end cutoff.
Calculate monthly ending inventories and consumption for all raw materials and enter results into SAP.
Prepare chemical worksheets as required to support a smooth month‑end close.
Enter monthly accruals for raw materials as needed.
Reconcile balances against:
Month‑to‑Date (MTD) Commodity Report
Month‑to‑Date (MTD) Rail Report
Compliance, Systems & Data Integrity
Maintain fluency in SAP functions related to the Pine Bluff Mill raw material process, including receipts, purchase orders, requisitions, and inventory postings.
Ensure appropriate confidentiality and security in discussions involving chemicals used in sensitive projects.
Utilize intermediate Excel skills to support reporting and reconciliation activities.
Use Crystal Reports and HANA to extract, analyze, and validate operational and inventory data.
General & Cross‑Functional Support
Communicate critical issues immediately to department managers when timely resolution cannot be achieved.
Support Procurement and Operations teams with accurate, timely, and reliable raw material data.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support mill operations and procurement efficiency.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required (Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field is a plus).
Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably supporting Procurement, Inventory, or Accounting.
Working knowledge of SAP (material receipts, purchase orders, inventory, and invoice reconciliation).
Intermediate Excel skills for tracking, reconciliation, and basic reporting.
Experience with inventory control, receiving documentation, and invoice discrepancies.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and data accuracy.
Effective communication skills to work with vendors and internal teams.
Ability to work fully on‑site and support month‑end close activities.
Benefits
Medical (Comprehensive PPO, two HRA Plans and an HSA plan)
Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
Vision (basic and premier coverage)
401K with a 2.75% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100 % vesting in all company provided funds immediately)
Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Opportunity : career growth and promotions from within, annual & skills‑based wage increases*
Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.
If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
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Suzano S.A. is the largest pulp manufacturer in the world, one of the largest paper producers in Latin America and the leader in the toilet paper segment in Brazil. We learn from trees that life is always renewing itself and, from them, it is possible to create sustainable products and solutions for a better future. On October 1, 2024 Suzano purchased the Pine Bluff, AR paper mill and the Waynesville, NC extrusion facility from Pactiv Evergreen.
The Pine Bluff Paper Mill is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, less than an hour from Little Rock in scenic southeast Arkansas. It is the largest industrial employer in Jefferson County. Opened in 1958, Pine Bluff is home to the world's largest gable‑top liquid packaging paperboard machine. In addition to producing paperboard for cartons, the facility also produces coated paper for magazines.
Responsibilities Raw Material Ledger & Inventory Management
Post daily ending inventories from Chemical Furnish Reports, Pulp Mill, Power Plant, and Extruder areas into the raw material ledger.
Maintain a perpetual inventory of all raw materials and selected MOM&S items.
Record and review daily raw material and MOM&S consumption, comparing ending inventories against operational target levels.
Post daily shipment information provided by vendors (ship dates, rail car numbers, weights, percent solids when applicable) to ensure on‑time deliveries and adequate in‑transit supply.
Prepare daily lists of rail cars and in‑route materials for Chemical Furnish, Pulp Mill, Power Area, and Extruders to support inventory visibility.
Receiving, Documentation & Quality Control
Receive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for raw materials shipped by rail, distribute originals to using departments prior to unloading, and maintain copies at the raw material desk.
Review COAs for compliance with specifications, initial verification, and post validated data to the raw material ledger for consumption calculations.
Attach daily scale tickets to bills of lading for shipments received the previous day.
Coordinate and document issues related to poor quality, late delivery, improper packaging, or non‑conformities, working directly with vendors and buyers.
Maintain raw material non‑conformity files for periodic supervisory review.
SAP Transactions & Invoice Reconciliation
Record all raw material receipts in SAP and the raw material ledger based on rail car reports.
Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between unpaid receipts reports and vendor invoices.
Partner with Procurement to identify root causes and implement corrective actions related to invoice or receipt issues.
Enter purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and support blocked invoice reporting as needed.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare the weekly raw material cost package, including calculation of weekly consumption.
Balance raw material ledger receipts with SAP‑generated receipts prior to month‑end cutoff.
Calculate monthly ending inventories and consumption for all raw materials and enter results into SAP.
Prepare chemical worksheets as required to support a smooth month‑end close.
Enter monthly accruals for raw materials as needed.
Reconcile balances against:
Month‑to‑Date (MTD) Commodity Report
Month‑to‑Date (MTD) Rail Report
Compliance, Systems & Data Integrity
Maintain fluency in SAP functions related to the Pine Bluff Mill raw material process, including receipts, purchase orders, requisitions, and inventory postings.
Ensure appropriate confidentiality and security in discussions involving chemicals used in sensitive projects.
Utilize intermediate Excel skills to support reporting and reconciliation activities.
Use Crystal Reports and HANA to extract, analyze, and validate operational and inventory data.
General & Cross‑Functional Support
Communicate critical issues immediately to department managers when timely resolution cannot be achieved.
Support Procurement and Operations teams with accurate, timely, and reliable raw material data.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support mill operations and procurement efficiency.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required (Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field is a plus).
Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably supporting Procurement, Inventory, or Accounting.
Working knowledge of SAP (material receipts, purchase orders, inventory, and invoice reconciliation).
Intermediate Excel skills for tracking, reconciliation, and basic reporting.
Experience with inventory control, receiving documentation, and invoice discrepancies.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and data accuracy.
Effective communication skills to work with vendors and internal teams.
Ability to work fully on‑site and support month‑end close activities.
Benefits
Medical (Comprehensive PPO, two HRA Plans and an HSA plan)
Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
Vision (basic and premier coverage)
401K with a 2.75% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100 % vesting in all company provided funds immediately)
Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Opportunity : career growth and promotions from within, annual & skills‑based wage increases*
Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.
If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
#J-18808-Ljbffr