Product Manager Food Starch - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Product Manager Food Starch - Decatur, IL

Company Name:	Archer Daniels Midland
Location:	Decatur, IL United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	05/25/2026
Expire Date:	06/24/2026
Job Categories:	Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Finance/Economics, Insurance, Legal, Other / General, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics

Job Description

Product Manager Food Starch - Decatur, IL
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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Archer Daniels Midland

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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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