Associate Material Planner, Manufacturing - The Toro Company

The Toro Company • Tomah, WI

1d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree in a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of prior experience with SAP, MS Office, and material planning and/or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED