ADM
Materials Planner
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Job Description
Job Purpose
Evaluate customer forecasts and sales orders to create suitable production plans.
- Implement changes to production plans as required to ensure fluctuations in demand are met and customer deadlines are achieved.
Main Responsibilities
- Work closely with Operations teams to ensure production plans are executed effectively and production issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Coordinate workflow across processes and products, ensuring the appropriate allocation of materials, equipment, and manpower.
- Determine manpower, equipment, and raw material requirements to meet production demands.
- Plan and prioritize operations to achieve optimal performance and minimize delays.
- Schedule the use of ingredients and materials to ensure efficient and uninterrupted production.
- Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks that may impact production.
- Develop and communicate the weekly production plan to all relevant Operations teams.
- Ensure sufficient inventory cover is maintained to meet customer demand requirements.
- Coordinate workflow for one or multiple product lines to support efficient production operations.
- Collect and analyse production output information, including finished goods volumes, waste levels, and other key performance metrics.
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Skills & Abilities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, supported by strong planning, organisational, and administrative skills.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Education & Experience
- Required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Experience within a food manufacturing environment.
#IncludingYou
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.
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For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.
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.
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