Business Support Specialist - Quincy, IL

Job Description

Business Support Specialist – Quincy, IL
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company, is seeking an ambitious individual for a Business Support Specialist role to be based at the Quincy, IL office reporting to the Business Support Supervisor.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Financial Results
  • Participate in the monthly review of ingredient, packaging, and finished good costs and make adjustments as needed (with oversight).  Work w/ plant teams to ensure they are following processes appropriately to minimize activity that causes inaccurate product costing.
  • Participate monthly in the analysis of specific inventory related balance sheet accounts including Accrued Inbound Freight, Accrued Interplant Freight, Accrued Other Acquisition Costs, Intransit, , Prepaid Inventory, and Receiving accounts. Work with plant teams on  correcting any issues found from this analysis.
  • Review item, lot, and rework transactions to validate quantities net and calculate and enter related cost adjustments.
  • Review scrap (and other adjustments) for appropriateness and review and follow up on products expired or close date to ensure product is managed appropriately.
  • Inventory Balances/Production Support
    • Review key inventory transaction reports to ensure transactions are being completed timely and accurately.  These includes, but not limited to,  the Expected Receipts Report, Batch Review Report, and Open Orders report.
    • General troubleshooting issues related to Oracle inventory/production.
  • Reporting/Other:
    • Primary for ship confirming orders from 3rd party locations.
    • Run and review specific reports to help with the overall accuracy of reporting data
• Be a resource for peers and management and work seamlessly with other internal customers including purchasing, customer service, and marketing groups.
• Assume lead role on special projects as requested by Manager
• Timely, accurate and professional communication with internal and external customers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Accounting or Business or Related Experience
• Demonstrated leadership
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to productively utilize Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Oracle EBS
• Willingness to Travel to support teams onsite – 5%-10%
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Team Player

Physical Requirements:

• Working at a desk on a computer for extended periods.
• Working on the telephone

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Dana Hussong  ​
Recruiter-  Karen Kremer
 

City

Quincy

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

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.

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