Scheduler - Kennesaw, GA


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Job Title: Scheduler - Kennesaw, GA
Location: Kennesaw, GA, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Detailed Scheduler - Kennesaw, GA

Nature & Scope:

This individual will report to the Supply Planning Supervisor, Master Scheduler, this is an intermediate level position which is part of the planning team. The position, acting as part of the team, will be accountable for the coordination and planning of ingredients, intermediates, and sold products. This individual will maintain planned inventory levels of materials to support key customers and internal production efficiencies. 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. As an intermediate member of the planning team, this individual requires a higher level of strategic thinking, understanding of production capabilities, and employee development than an entry level position.

Major Accountabilities:
  • Maintains extensive understanding of manufacturing capabilities and supply chain processes
  • Actively seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and helps facilitate change
  • Proactively works with the Operations team to find short term efficiencies and long term process improvements
  • Comprehensive understanding of raw materials utilized in production
  • Develop and maintain inventory sheets for key customers
  • Provided the necessary detail and visibility on planned production levels to internal stakeholders
  • Maintain system attributes to drive production signals and maintain the best fit balance of materials
  • Understand testing requirements (customer and internal) and their impact on the production schedule
  • Utilization of MRP and system 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
  • Proficient 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
  • Represents the planning team on focused customer and cross functional teams
  • 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 employee
  • Is willing to work outside normal business hours including weekends
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.
Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to loud machine noise.
Requirements:
  • University degree in supply chain or business (i.e. economics, finance, accounting), supplemented with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in the planning or scheduling of a manufacturing facility or multiple production lines.
  • 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.

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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.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Job Post Date: 07/01/25
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