Material Planner - Forsyth, MO

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.

Responsibilities
Procurement & 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

Qualifications
Education 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 decisions