Material Planner - Forsyth, MO

Missouri Ag Connection; Forsyth (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company in Forsyth, MO is seeking a Material Planner who will issue and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and misc items, ensuring timely processing to support production and vendor payments.

You will collaborate with Logistics, Strategic Buyers, and local supply chain teams, maintain ERP/MIS records, participate in ERP implementation efforts, and provide data analysis on inventory and costs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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 OTIF performance report, collaborating with other material planners to identify late 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.
• This position will also handle additional duties to support an ongoing ERP implementation project.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

ADM MIS systems

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Material Planner - Forsyth, MO#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:****Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Material Planner - Forsyth, MO| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Material Planner - Forsyth, MO**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.**ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Planning*** 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.**Vendor & Inventory Management*** 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.**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** 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.**Data & Systems Management*** 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.**General Supply Chain Support*** This position will also 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**QualificationsEducation and Experience*** 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.**Skills and Competencies*** 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.**Physical Demands*** This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions such as an office environment and indoors/outdoors, as well as physical demands such as standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time.* Must be able to operate a computer and other relevant office equipment for prolonged periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.**ADM Leadership Behaviors*** \"We help each other thrive\":* Demonstrate Customer focus (internal and external as needed)* \"We create the environment for diversity, equity and inclusion to strengthen us\":* Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration skills* Ability to listen intently and make room for different points of view to influence decisionsADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:113805BR**#IncludingYou**Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We welcome everyone to apply. 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