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Production Planner III - The Toro Company

Administrative

Shakopee, Minnesota

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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 “III” 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. This position will report to the Material Manager within Toro. The production planner influences production capabilities of the site by ensuring raw materials are available to execute production goals.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for

Planning

Manage and create production schedule to satisfy customer demand

Align schedule with Integrated Business Planning strategy and plant capacities

Monitor and manage supply base delivery performance

Analyze equipment down time, supplier performance, personnel levels and strategically adapt production plan as necessary

Strategically coordinate production plan and maintenance downtime to ensure continuity of customer service

Own and manage planning parameters in ERP system

Own and manage resolution process if production interruptions occur

Inventory Control

Procure raw material and monitor availability for production

Maintain relationships and accountability with raw material, purchased components and subcontract suppliers

Manage inventory and material transactions for area of responsibility

Outsource & Insource

Collaborate with engineering for new component introductions

Manage subcontract work process for planning area as needed

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

2+ years experience in planning or production

Comprehensive ERP Systems knowledge

Other desirable qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate up, down and across a broad swath of peer groups.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and make meaningful inferences from large sets of data

Demonstrated ability using critical thinking to solve problems

Strong collaborator

SAP knowledge

Demonstrated ability meeting short and long term business goals

Strong record of innovative problem solving

Experience managing projects

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities

Demonstrated ability producing and managing production plans and ERP systems in a component fabrication environment

Strong attention to detail and organization skills

Demonstrated high aptitude for excel and data processing

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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  • Benefits

    We offer a full range of benefit options for your present and future needs including competitive salaries, 401(k)s, paid vacation days, and more.

  • Sustainability

    Sustainability is not a new concept for The Toro Company. It is deeply rooted in our purpose—to help our customers enrich the beauty, productivity and sustainability of the land.

  • Community

    Volunteering is an important part of our culture. We believe that a satisfying life comes from contributing at work and giving back to the community.

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