Milling Optimization Analyst - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Job summary

ADM Carbohydrate Solutions in Decatur, IL seeks a Milling Optimization Analyst to lead production scheduling and develop optimization tools. You will optimize demand fulfillment and cost analysis while collaborating on front-end applications that interface with the division’s analytical SQL database using Tableau, PowerBI, and ASP.Net/MVC.

The role requires a technical degree and 1–5 years in a related field, with optional expertise in French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field as listed.
• 1–5 years of experience in production planning or tech tool development.
• Familiarity with C#, MVC, SQL Server, SSIS, JavaScript, Tableau, PowerBI, and R preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan plant production scheduling and optimize demand fulfillment.
• Develop and enhance tools to improve planning efficiency and cost analysis.
• Collaborate on front-end applications interfacing with our SQL database using Tableau/PowerBI and ASP.Net/MVC.
• Ensure accuracy and verification of results to drive user adoption.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related technical field

Tools

C#

MVC

SQL Server

SSIS

JavaScript

Tableau

PowerBI

ASP.Net/MVC

R

Job description

Milling Optimization Analyst - Decatur, IL

ADM Carbohydrate Solutions

Position Summary

Primary job responsibilities are production planning, with a portion of the work dedicated to the development of technological tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our planning processes.

As a Planner, you will work under the supervision of the Manager of Planning and Optimization (Milling). Your responsibilities will include plant production scheduling, ensuring customers receive demand in optimal ways. Other responsibilities include, linear programming optimization under the guidance of senior team members, and plant production cost analysis. Ensuring the accuracy and verification of results will be vital to drive successful user adoption of the tools.

Additionally, you will collaborate with the current team members to improve the usability, functionality, and visibility of our existing front‑end applications that interface with the division’s analytical SQL database. This involves working with technologies such as Tableau, Microsoft PowerBI, and ASP.Net/MVC-based web pages. Depending on your interests, you may also be involved in developing data management tools to normalize and clean data.

In this role, attention to detail, close collaboration with team members and business users, and the ability to adapt within ambiguous project requirements are essential for success. Some after‑hours and weekend work may be necessary to ensure the continuous operation of critical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in production planning, tech tool development, or a related field.

Preferred

• Familiarity with technologies such as C#, MVC, SQL Server, SSIS, JavaScript, Tableau, PowerBI, and R is preferred.
• Language skills in French

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$67,100.00 - $120,000.00

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. 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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.