Supply Chain Coordinator - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is the liaison between Customer Support, Supply Chain Managers, Customer Quality, and Operations. They are responsible for managing short-term production forecasting, production scheduling, inventories and the product assignment function to ensure high service levels.

Requirements

• Flexibility is critical in this role
• A support-oriented focus on both internal and external customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of the IBM inventory and order processing systems and the ability to learn web-based and other computer applications
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Quick and accurate decision maker
• Ability to set goals, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• The ability to work closely and communicate effectively with all business functions
• Must be able to maintain a strong working relationship with commercial managers
• Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or previous experience in an ADM Operations role is preferred
• Experience with Business Objects is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, & audit standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Maintain finished goods inventory at target levels to ensure high service levels
• Obtain strong working knowledge of ADM products and systems
• Collaborate with accounting, global business services, plants, and warehouses to manage and reconcile finished goods inventories
• Manually manage inventory (receiving, entering production, moving product) for any inventory that is not warehoused in a barcoded location
• Assign finished goods to customer orders based on customer’s requirements (quality, shelf-life, etc.)
• Set-up new vendors and locations (3rd party warehouses and co-mans)
• Prepare and submit vendor invoices
• Manage imports of finished goods from other regions of the world
• Act as a liaison with customer quality and other quality groups for complete resolution of claims or requests
• Develop short-term, feasible production schedule for finished goods
• Make delivery commitments on finished goods. Collaborate with ADM owned and 3rd party facilities to ensure delivery schedules are feasible and product is available
• Continuous process improvement to ensure best practices
• Identify obsolete and slow moving material and recommend disposition
• Special Projects as assigned
• Work with IT Support to improve processes for the team

Benefits

• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

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