Material Planner - Forsyth, MO

Archer Daniels Midland • Forsyth, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Material Planning Manager, the Material Planner plays a key tactical role within the Supply Chain Team. This position is responsible for issuing and managing purchase orders (POs) for raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items while ensuring timely follow-through to avoid delays in vendor payments, incoming materials, or services for internal stakeholders. The Material Planner is a self-directed professional with strong problem-solving abilities, capable of managing multifaceted tasks with minimal supervision. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in multiple computer applications, including ERP systems. This position will also handle additional duties as needed to support an ongoing ERP implementation project.

Requirements

• 1 – 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles without a degree.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (experience with ADM MIS systems is a plus).
• Ability to work independently and manage a multifaceted workload in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ADM MIS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) daily for raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items.
• Ensure timely and accurate PO processing to prevent delays in production or vendor payments.
• Collaborate with the Logistics team to determine optimal transportation modes and manage freight costs.
• Manage inbound raw material categories and troubleshoot delivery delays to ensure seamless operations.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support vendor payment processes to ensure timely payments.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics, including key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor and update inventory records by analyzing stock status reports and coordinating timely disposition actions to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Monitor and manage the Inbound On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance report, collaborating with other material planners to identify and document reasons for late or incomplete supplier deliveries.
• Partner with Strategic Buyers, local supply chain teams, and broader business units to ensure alignment on supply chain priorities.
• Collaborate with Strategic Procurement on raw material data attributes, including safety stock levels, lead times, and forecasts.
• Support new raw material setup and second-source initiatives, including documentation and system updates.
• Perform data entry and analysis related to inventory, cost savings, and supply chain metrics.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in ERP and MIS systems.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones, and distributing materials.
• Handle additional duties as needed to support an ongoing ERP implementation project. These may include, but aren’t limited to, assisting with inventory control, production planning, and other supply chain functions.
• Other duties as needed

Benefits

• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
• discounted employee stock purchasing program
• life insurance
• disability
• workers’ compensation
• legal assistance
• identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level