Production Planner - Vineland, NJ

Production Planner - Vineland, NJ

MAIN FUNCTION: This individual will report to the Supply Chain Manager. The position, acting as the site production planner, will support broader supply chain and the end-to-end teams, will be accountable for the coordination and scheduling of ingredients, intermediates, and sold products.  The position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with all internal stakeholders as well maintain that all customer requirements are met through efficient, cost effective Supply Chain execution.  

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Thinking                                            
• Impact & Influence          
• Achievement Orientation                   
• Information Seeking
• Problem Solving
• Multi-Tasking
• Strong Communication

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Builds & maintains a strong working knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and supply chain processes
• Actively seek efficiencies in the production schedule
• Develop an understanding of raw materials utilized in production
• Understand testing requirements (customer and internal) and their impact on the production schedule
• Gain and utilize basic understanding of MRP and item attributes to build the production schedule
• Monitor production through all responsible departments and react as necessary
• Facilitate communication of all production scheduling related customer delays
• Develop a good understanding of all information systems and process connected to the supply chain value chain
• Attends internal training sessions to learn basic supply chain and system related skills
• Run all necessary reports to review material shortages
• Respond to all expedite requests in a timely manner and communicate customer order delay detail clearly and quickly
• Works proactively to avoid challenges
• Approach changing, challenging situations with focus on customer order fulfillment and ADM’s best interest
• Develops a clear understanding and working knowledge of ADM information technology systems
• Understands and has strict adherence to corporate compliance policies & safety systems & programs
• Ensures that individual goals are aligned with company goals
• Constantly works on individual personal development within the company
• Develops good understanding of local facility operations
• Works to attain positive, cooperative relationships with internal colleagues across divisions & responsibilities
• Effectively use communication channels for proper coordination within the office & other locations
• Portrays a positive image of the company and self when interacting with colleagues
• Helps in the development & training of new employees
• Is willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• University degree in Supply Chain or Business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting). 
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Ability to excel within high-risk fast-paced work environment. 
• Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.  Analytical and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal & external customers. 
• Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software. 
• Applications within a windows based operating environment.
• Individual must be committed to corporate ethics policies & safety programs.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

REF:105341BR