Central Planner

Polaris • Roseau, MN

23d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. Position Overview: As a Central Planner, you play a key role in ensuring that the parts needed for production arrive on time and align with manufacturing requirements. You will use data, systems, and cross-functional communication to maintain accuracy, reduce inventory risk, and support clean build performance. This role offers the opportunity to influence supply chain execution and contribute to efficient, clean production builds.

Requirements

• Two- or four-year college degree preferred or equivalent job experience.
• Relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, planning, or a related function.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across varied teams and functions.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including intercultural communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to synthesize and interpret data.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain composed when working under pressure.
• On-site in Roseau.
• Travel up to 20%.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Planning & Organization: You manage time, resources, and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.
• Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders within the ERP system to meet manufacturing needs and communicate any schedule, inventory, or shipment issues to suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Logistics, and Manufacturing personnel to achieve world-class clean build performance.
• Analyze inventory for opportunities to improve turns and identify excess; coordinate the disposition of inactive, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor and execute MRP exception messages, including escalations as appropriate.
• Work closely with Category Sourcing and the New Product Introduction team during new part movement into production and supplier integration of design changes.
• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving discrepancies.

Benefits

• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees