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Product Manager Food Starch - Decatur, IL

ADM

Decatur, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$92,800–$172,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Animal Nutrition, Background Investigation, Business Skills, Category Development, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Management, Corporate Communications, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Food and Beverage Industry, Import/Export, Incentive Programs, Interpersonal Skills, Legal Reports, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Nutrition, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Procedure Implementation, Product Management, Profit & Loss Management, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Research & Development (R&D), Reseller Channel, Risk Management, Sales, Salesforce.com, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Sustainability, Thought Leadership, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Decatur, IL
POSTED
25 days ago
109260BR

Job Title:


Product Manager Food Starch - Decatur, IL


Department/Function:


Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities


Job Description:


Product Manager, Food Starch – Decatur, IL

This is a full time, exempt position


The Product Manager, Food Starch position works within the Starch Product team to manage the corn food starch product line and the buy/resell starch product line. Today the buy/resell starch product line is focused primarily on Tapioca. This role will be tasked with growing both corn and buy/resell starch in the future. This position must manage P&L responsibilities along with working alongside multiple functions of sales, planning, supply chain, operations, finance, and technical service to execute the daily business.


Role & Responsibilities


+ Lead Food Starch product management across North America, including contract and price administration.

+ Manage and expand the buy resell starch position which today includes Tapioca, with potential to expand starch types. Must coordinate closely with supply chain team on import of starch and subsequent SOPs.

+ Understand commodity markets, especially Corn including basic understanding of Chicago Board of Trade, basis, flat pricing and co-products.

+ Work with R&D, marketing and ADM sales teams and customers to identify our customer’s strategies, challenges and needs.

+ Active use and implementation of CRM Tool (Salesforce.com)

+ Monitor and implement risk management procedures to ensure risk management guidelines are followed

+ Collaborate with cross-functional project teams which may include Business Unit Managers, Corporate Communications, General Managers, Marketing, Sales, R&D/Technical, Finance, and other key stakeholders to drive results

+ Collaborate within business unit functions on product line development of new ingredients

+ Works closely with other global Carbohydrate groups and business partners to ensure coordination of customers and import / export opportunities

+ Participate in intermodal logistics coordination to ensure customers’ expectations are met for exported and imported products.

+ Oversees back office coordination within group, including month end reconciliations, customer service, FP&A reporting, and legal agreements.

+ Provide effective updates on activities using a variety of communication vehicles such as reports, PowerPoint presentations, etc.

+ Key member of the Carbohydrate team. Provides thought leadership to drive strategy. Supports the development of the overall strategic plan for starches.

+ Work between production and sales groups to coordinate efforts of plant with sales team.

+ Exhibit good communication skills and ability with others and work well within teams


Job Requirements

Every position in ADM requires commitment to integrity, safety, diversity, quality and the following:


+ Strong business acumen and analytical skills

+ Comfortable working in matrix and entrepreneurial environments

+ Professional demeanor with exceptional communication (written, verbal and presentation skills) and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to influence cross functional teams and to collaborate across many different disciplines

+ Commercial experience with a business focused mindset

+ Entrepreneurial with ability to work in a matrix environment

+ Ability to travel 25% - 30%; may include international travel


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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109260BR


City:


Decatur


State:


IL - Illinois


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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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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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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.


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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:


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$92,800.00 - $172,800.00


Salaried Incentive Plan:


The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

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