[Remote] PTP Exception Analyst- Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. International Paper is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, and they are seeking a PTP Exception Analyst - Lead to manage and resolve issues at box plants driven by exceptions in system PTP processes. The role involves developing team members, identifying process improvement opportunities, and overseeing multiple PTP Analysts across several facilities.


Responsibilities

  • This Team Lead position is responsible for developing individuals to manage and resolve issues at the box plants driven by exceptions in system PTP processes, such as price/quantity discrepancies, timing issues, missing information, etc
  • Manage through team members to identify and resolve exceptions at the facility level for a wide range of facilities
  • Capacity balancing between Analyst to ensure an accurate and fair workload driven by the condition of facility exceptions
  • Critical thinking in terms of networking available resources to effectively streamline resolutions (CapGemini, PTP, AP etc.)
  • Identify process improvement opportunities that reduce the number of exceptions and drive improvements with the plants and other impacting groups
  • Review/ analyze key performance measures to determine progress and improvement opportunities
  • Monitor and train the ability of individuals to effectively review and approve specific Internal Control reports within SAP
  • Role will be responsible for managing multiple PTP Analysts that each have a scope of 6-12 plants while maintaining tasks for self-assigned plants

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 & SAP
  • Key Competencies: Organizing, Timely Decision Making, Time Management, Integrity & Trust, Informing, Process Management, Relationship with Peers, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, SAP Systems Knowledge
  • Comfortable working both independently and as a member of a team
  • Minimum 4-6 years successful plant accounting experience with accounting functions such as accounts payable preferred
  • Prior leadership experience/ managing team members preferred

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Company-funded retirement contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

Company Overview

  • International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.internationalpaper.com/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • International Paper has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2025, 11 in 2024, 22 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 19 in 2021, 34 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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