**94409BR** **Job Title:** Inventory Planner - Kansas City - Overland Park **Department/Function:** Logistics, Transportation,Warehousing, Supply Chain **Job Description:** **Inventory Planner - Kansas City - Overland Park** The Inventory Planner is responsible for managing and optimizing inventory levels to ensure that business operations run smoothly and efficiently. **This role requires** + a deep understanding of supply chain management, demand forecasting, and inventory control. The Inventory Planner will work closely with various departments, including procurement, sales, and logistics, to ensure that inventory levels are aligned with business needs and customer demands. + strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Key responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels and managing supplier relationships. The Inventory Planner will also be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks related to inventory shortages or excesses. This role is critical to maintaining the balance between supply and demand, minimizing costs, and maximizing customer satisfaction. **Inventory Management** + Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts. + Analyze inventory turnover and recommend adjustments to reorder points and quantities. + Optimize inventory turnover rates to minimize holding costs. + Develop and implement inventory control policies and procedures. + Manage safety stock levels based on historical data and forecasted demand. + Manage Slow Moving Inventory to drive down expired materials **Demand Planning Collaboration** + Work closely with demand planners to align inventory plans with sales forecasts. + Adjust inventory strategies based on changes in customer demand, market trends, or seasonal factors. **Supplier Coordination** + Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods. + Monitor supplier performance and address any issues affecting inventory availability. + Negotiate lead times and minimum order quantities to align with inventory objectives. **Performance Analysis** + Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, service levels, and carrying costs. + Analyze inventory data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. + Prepare regular reports on inventory status and present findings to management. **Process Improvement** + Identify opportunities to improve inventory management processes and implement best practices. + Support system enhancements and automation initiatives to streamline inventory operations. + Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance overall supply chain efficiency. + Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in inventory management. **Cross-functional Collaboration** + Partner with production planning, procurement, logistics, and sales teams to align inventory strategies with business objectives. + Work closely with Materials Managers and Planers to ensure material availability for production plans **Compliance and Risk Management** + Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. + Assess and mitigate risks related to inventory obsolescence, excess stock, or supply chain disruptions. + Develop contingency plans for inventory-related disruptions. **Tools** + Implement and maintain inventory management software and tools. **Coaching** + Train and mentor junior staff and other business functions on inventory management practices + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. + Certification in supply chain or inventory management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) is a plus. + 3-5 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain management, or a related field. + Experience in a B2B manufacturing environment and industry. 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:94409BR **Req/Job ID:** 94409BR **City:** Overland Park **State:** KS - Kansas **Ref ID:** \#LI-JW1 **:** **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. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#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. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: + Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: **:** $60,300.00 - $110,400.00