Logistics and Accounting Planner Job

Primary location: Hilliard, Ohio 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 5%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$65,000 to $85,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive: 

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. 

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, with additional guidance from the Plant Controller, the Logistic Planner will be responsible for production and invoice resolution, supporting new item systems and providing reporting on operations & financial performance. The Logistics and Accounting Planner will support business objectives while adhering to statutory regulations, company policies and appropriate use of financial systems.

What’s in it for you!

• Be a trusted partner to the business
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Ability to be innovative and strategic
• Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond
• Collaboration and an open friendly team environment.

What you’ll do

• Own the daily production reconciliation process, working with production and staff teams to resolve issues and discrepancies
• Process adjustments in MX, SAP, and Scale to maintain accurate inventory and production reporting
• Collaborate with other plant functions ensure that plant standard work is established and strives to ensure accuracy of production and inventory information
• Process invoices and exceptions in VIM Workflow invoice processing
• Process and resolve procurement issues, including invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, GR-IR issues, and open order reports
• Partner with other Logistics team members to timely and accurately set up new specials and standard items in SAP and MX
• Assist with labor reporting and payroll troubleshooting
• Assist plant controller with time sensitive month-end closing processes, including reporting, controls, and other tasks as assigned  
• Compare master data with quoted data of various systems
• Support plant capital, NPD, and improvement projects
• Recommends, develops, and implements changes to continually improve processes, support standardization, and the effectiveness of the Hilliard plant
• Documents policies, procedures, workflow, and checklists for assigned responsibilities

Value Added Activities (% Time Spent)  

• 40%  Daily Accounting Support Systems reconciliation
• 20%  Purchasing systems execution
• 20%  New item set up processes
• 20%  Operations reporting support

What will make you successful

• Ability to exercise independent judgment to ascertain the reasonableness and accuracy of information.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite - particularly MS Excel.
• Proficiency in SAP
• Ability to work cross functionally with other groups within the company.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities; must be a self-starter and take the initiative in completing projects and assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communications with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization.
• Customer focused with strong attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of personnel.
• BS/ BA in accounting or relevant field OR 3-5 years’ experience in lieu of a degree

What will make you stand out

• Proficiency in BW and Power BI

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones.  Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in the US and Canada.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the Location (Hilliard OH)

Our Hilliard Plant, one of twelve Armstrong plants in North America, employs 100+ people across multiple shifts who are involved in the manufacturing and shipping of acoustical ceiling tile.  The Hilliard plant prides itself in placing high priority on safety, quality and exceeding customer expectations.

Located 13 miles west of downtown Columbus, the city of Hilliard is a charming blend of old and new.  Leisure strolls through historic Weaver Park, football games at OSU, thriving businesses and chic boutiques and shops are just some of the many ways that Hilliard caters to both ends of the generation spectrum.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!