Strategic Material Planner - ERP & Inventory Optimization

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

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.