Strategic Material Planner: ERP & Procurement

ADM; Forsyth (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Material Planner to support the Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will issue and manage daily purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate vendor payments.

In this self-directed role, you will collaborate with Logistics, Procurement, and Strategic Buyers, maintain ERP/MIS records, and help with an ongoing ERP implementation project. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain with a related Bachelor's degree.
• 5–10 years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain with no degree.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage daily purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and misc items.
• Ensure timely PO processing to prevent production or vendor delays.
• Collaborate with Logistics to determine optimal transport modes and freight costs.
• Manage inbound raw material categories and troubleshoot delivery delays.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support vendor payment processes.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics (KPIs).
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Independence

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

ADM MIS systems

Job description

ADM is seeking a Material Planner to support the Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will issue and manage daily purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate vendor payments.

In this self-directed role, you will collaborate with Logistics, Procurement, and Strategic Buyers, maintain ERP/MIS records, and help with an ongoing ERP implementation project. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential.