Material Planning Manager - Kennesaw, GA

Archer Daniels Midland•Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

Material Planning Manager - Kennesaw, GA Role Purpose The Material Planning Manager is a critical leader in the supply chain organization, responsible for developing and executing strategies for raw materials and inventory management across multiple sites. This role combines strong analytical skills with leadership capabilities to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and drive alignment between Procurement, Supply Planning, and Manufacturing. You will own the material planning and inventory control processes, champion best practices, and deliver long-term improvements that create value for the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience: 5–10 years in material planning, purchasing, or inventory management, with leadership experience.
Proven ability to lead teams, influence decisions, and manage complex supply chain processes.
Expertise in: ERP systems (SAP or similar) and MRP execution.
Inventory optimization and material planning best practices.
KPI reporting and root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Skills & Tools Advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems and planning tools.
Ability to translate data into actionable insights and clear recommendations.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

Material Planning & Inventory Control Lead the material planning team to ensure timely and accurate execution of MRP and purchasing activities.
Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring accuracy and optimization across multiple sites.
Prepare and analyze KPIs for material planning and inventory performance; implement corrective actions as needed.
Execute manual purchasing and inventory adjustments when required to meet business needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Procurement and Supply Planning to ensure production schedules are met on time.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material shortages and mitigate risks.
Support alignment between material availability and manufacturing requirements.
Process & Capability Building Drive continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and inventory management processes.
Develop and standardize planning playbooks, KPIs, and governance models for material planning and inventory control.
Mentor and develop team members to build capability and ensure succession readiness.
Strategic Focus Lead long-term improvement projects to enhance material planning efficiency and inventory health.
Contribute to supply chain strategy by optimizing working capital and improving service levels.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – 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.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.