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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
01/19/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
02/18/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Accounting/Auditing, Computers, Software, Finance/Economics, Financial Services, Information Technology, Energy / Utilities |
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Performance Specialist - Decatur, IL
Performance Specialist - Decatur, IL
Position Summary
The Performance Specialist will drive operational excellence at the East Plant by managing inventory processes, leading performance management initiatives, and consolidating plant data systems. This role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and actionable insights to support plant leadership and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities- Own and manage the East Plant inventory process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Systematize and streamline activities to reduce manual effort to less than 25% of monthly hours.
- Perform physical-to-book reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing products.
- Prepare inventory control reports and collaborate with accounting and global business services.
- Rebuild and lead performance management processes, including cost analysis, variance reviews, and KPI tracking.
- Partner with plant leadership and finance teams to set benchmarks, analyze performance gaps, and drive improvement actions.
- Support annual financial planning and forecasting processes.
- Utilize PI to manage vision dashboards and PI reporting tools.
- Consolidate and streamline PI and data products for the East Plant to ensure accurate and actionable insights.
- Leverage BI tools (e.g., Power BI) to analyze trends and support decision-making.
- Promote accountability for operational and financial KPIs through coaching and follow-up.
- Ensure compliance with ADM safety standards and core values in all activities.
Job Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in inventory management, operations accounting, or process operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, PI, and BI tools.
- Familiarity with plant operations and financial processes preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple functions and levels.
Skills- Understanding of operational accounting best practices and ability to navigate ADM systems.
- Solid foundation in IT toolkit and BI software.
- Knowledge of operational KPIs such as OEE, yield, and cost drivers.
- Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and influence stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across varied functions and levels.
Safety & Values- Promote a positive safety attitude in all interactions and perform all duties in compliance with ADM’s core values.
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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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Website: | https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3347073&codes=HBCU# |
Company Description:
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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