Process Analyst for Plant Applications - Decatur, IL
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Job summary
ADM is seeking a Process Analyst for Plant Applications in Decatur, IL or Erlanger, KY. The role acts as a liaison between plant operations, supply chain, and IT to analyze processes, gather requirements, and deliver technology solutions that optimize plant logistics and lab workflows.
Entry-level with opportunities to grow under senior analysts and developers. The position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, documentation, and supporting software systems across production facilities,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent IT/business degree.
- 0-2 years in a business/process analyst role, technical support, or plant/logistics environment.
- Experience gathering requirements, mapping processes, and communicating needs to developers.
- Experience writing or executing test scripts and participating in PT/UAT.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with cross-functional collaboration ability.
- Willingness to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally for on-site surveys and go-live activities.
- Flexibility for off-hours work during go-lives and cutovers.
Responsibilities
- Gather requirements with Systems Analysts and operations teams; analyze data and define options.
- Design, document, and standardize processes and workflows per governance standards.
- Create functional designs, perform fit/gap analyses, and map cross-process dependencies.
- Define use cases, KPIs, and support business case development with process owners.
- Create test cases and participate in Product Testing and UAT for new builds and enhancements.
- Assist in deployments, user training, go-live, and handoffs to support teams.
- Provide troubleshooting for escalated issues and security configurations.
- Provide project status updates and input into roadmaps.
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Job description
This is an exempt level position.
The Business Process Analyst - Plant Applications serves as the primary liaison between plant operations, supply chain, and Information Technology to ensure the organization's Plant Applications effectively supports business objectives. This role partners with stakeholders to analyze business processes, gather and document requirements, identify opportunities for process improvement, and deliver technology solutions that optimize plant logistics and lab processes.
As a Process Analyst on the Plant Applications team, you will bridge the gap between operational facility workflows and internally developed software applications. In this entry-level role, you will partner with senior analysts, software developers, and the business to analyze, document, and support proprietary software systems that enable and support production facilities.
The successful candidate will have prior knowledge and experience the Plan to Deliver Process area.
- Partner with Systems Analysts and operational teams to gather requirements, conduct on-site facility surveys, analyze operational data, and define solution options.
- Support the design, documentation, and standardization of operational processes and functional workflows in alignment with enterprise governance standards.
- Assist in creating detailed functional designs, evaluating fit/gap analyses, and identifying cross-process system dependencies.
- Collaborate with process owners to define use cases, establish process KPIs, and support business case development.
- Create test cases and participate directly in Product Testing (PT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new builds and enhancements.
- Support remote and on-site application deployments, user training, go-live execution, and post-implementation handoffs to support teams.
- Provide functional troubleshooting for escalated operational issues, audit requests, and role-based security configurations.
- Provide project status updates, resource estimates, and input into application roadmap planning.
- 0-2 years of experience in a business/process analyst role, technical support capacity, or plant/logistics operational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, map business processes, and communicate functional needs clearly to development teams.
- Experience writing or executing test scripts and participating in user testing (PT/UAT).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders ranging from plant floor operators to business leadership.
- High adaptability with proven organizational and time-management skills to balance evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel 10-20% (domestically and internationally) for on-site facility surveys, testing, and go-live implementations.
- Flexibility to work occasional off-hours, weekends, or varied shifts as needed during project go-lives and implementation cutovers.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent IT/business degree.
- Basic proficiency with SQL (querying databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB) to inspect backend logistics data.
- Exposure to Linux operating system
- Basic familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and reporting formats (RDLC/XML).
- Familiarity with process flowcharting tools (e.g., Visio).
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- General knowledge of manufacturing logistics, yard management, or facility vehicle flow.
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).
- 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.
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
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.
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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 a \"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:
$62,500.00 - $116,400.00
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