Production Planner - The Toro Company
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Full Job Description
Who Are We?
The Toro Company's Shakopee plant is the largest non-engine supplier to toro with 125,000 square feet of production facility. The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf, snow and ground-engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. This location produces professional and residential component products. Employees at this modern facility provide precise cutting products, machine components, tooled stampings, and metal fabrication for assembly at other TTC manufacturing facilities. For over 100 years, our ideas have transformed the way professionals and homeowners care for their outdoors, including many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.
Job Purpose
Work directly with the Planning Team. Deals with multiple suppliers. Develop rapport with both the supplier and buyer. Makes oral and written presentations. Must work with Suppliers, Sourcing and Manufacturing in a professional manner. At the “II” level the Production Planner may serve as a Lead for the Planning and/or have education and experience to support the performance of the team as a subject matter expert.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for :
Attends Tier meetings and communicates material status.
Ensure production needs are met, by deploying Production Planning Team members.
Specializes in critical need activities to support Production Planning.
Support Manager, Planning and Production Control.
Develops the material requirements for assigned commodities using all Toro SAP information, planned order and buy information.
Plans purchase orders and JIT materials within inventory, freight costs and turn ratio goals.
Firm releases specifying quantities and delivery dates utilizing the desired inventory level policies. Maintain the A, B, C policies as prescribed.
Work with the buyer and vendor to resolve any and all problems.
Coordinates all transportation activities for assigned commodities keeping the overall costs within the optimum cost and time parameters. Following the Tomah/Toro freight policies.
Reports problems in a timely manner, work with supplier until issues are resolved. Assists in the issuance of lines down report.
Analyzes the exception reports stating the over/under ordered and initiates the changes that are needed.
Works with the Service department to obtain parts in support of the service fill rates.
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Science or related field is strongly preferred.
3+ years of experience in production planning or similar work required.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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