Associate Production Planner - The Toro Company
Who Are We?
Toro in Tomah, Wisconsin is a premier innovator of equipment for turf and landscape grounds management, sidewalk snow removal, and specialty grounds care maintenance. Built for performance with quality to last, Toro equipment is ideal for golf course turf management, sports fields, collegiate campuses, residential and commercial property maintenance, and public green spaces. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center, and home centers-as well as online direct-to-end users.
At the Toro Company, you will find many opportunities to share your ideas and develop your talents, with a financially successful market leader. You will enjoy a workplace founded on ideals, where people and performance are valued equally, where ethics are a way of life, and where relationships thrive on trust and respect.
Your Opportunity:
Toro is looking for an Associate Production Planner in Tomah, WI. The Associate Planner is an entry-level position within the Materials Planning team, designed to support seamless material flow and production operations. This role focuses on executing planning tasks under guidance, ensuring inventory levels align with company policies, and resolving supply chain issues to maintain efficient production
This role analyzes SAP reports and screens to firm requirements to sourcing with necessary follow up to verify the purchase order is released in a timely manner. Work with suppliers to manage inventory levels and keep the proper flow of parts to fabrication and assembly areas.
Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.
Work Location:
This opportunity is on-site at The Toro Company, in Tomah, WI. Other job locations, hybrid, and/or fully remote is not available at this time.
Associate Production Planner candidates should prepare for 5-days on-site in Tomah, WI for the majority of the schedule.
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm and overtime as required.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:
Daily Operations & Communication:
Participate in daily Tier meetings to communicate material status
Coordinate with engineering, quality and internal materials teams
Report supply chain problems in a timely manner and work with suppliers to resolve issues
Assists in the issuance of lines down reports
Material Planning & Inventory Management
Develop the material requirements for assigned commodities using all Toro SAP information, planned order and buy information
Participate in critical need activities to support Production Planning
Plan purchase orders and JIT materials within inventory, freight costs
Firm release specifying quantities and delivery dates utilizing the desired inventory level policies. Maintain the A, B, and C policies as prescribed for planning buckets
Ensure material is available to meet production needs
Supplier & Transportation Coordination
Collaborate with the buyer and vendor to resolve all supply issues and ensure timely delivery
Coordinate all transportation activities for assigned commodities, keeping the overall costs within the optimum cost and time parameters. Follow the Tomah/Toro freight policies
What Do You Need?
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for working with internal and external customers
Exceptional critical thinking skills
Strong computer skills including MS office products and ability to learn ERP systems
Strong organizational skills and attention
to detail
Demonstrated self-initiative
Strong interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards
Work with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks as needed
Preferred?
Bachelor Degree in a related field preferred.
2-4 years of prior experience with SAP, MS Office, and material planning and/or manufacturing preferred.
Other Job Related Components?
Works directly with the planning team. Works with multiple suppliers. Develop rapport with both the vendor and buyer.
Makes oral and written presentations. Must work with suppliers, sourcing, manufacturing in a professional manner whether on a one-on-one basis or large group situations.
Typical manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature, noise).
What Can We Give You?
At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:
Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual environment.
Location - Located in Tomah, Wisconsin 54660, which is centrally located for most commuters.
Wellness - The Toro Company offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
Competitive Salary - A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $20.80-$28.00?. Salary will be determined by experience and qualifications, and geography. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with Daily Pay.
At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you'll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
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