Automotive OPT Jobs in Michigan

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.