Planner - Ditch Witch

The Toro Company•Perry, OK

8d•$54,900 - $79,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner is responsible for assuring, on a continual basis, that an uninterrupted flow of production material is available to support the production process. It also monitors inventory levels, expedites material, and audits material adjustment transactions to support a minimum inventory production process. The Planner will plan, schedule and release, purchased parts in an effective manner while supporting company objectives regarding inventory, sales volume, product cost, and customer demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant related experience
Experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing with focus on production planning/scheduling and materials management disciplines preferred.
Must possess good mathematical skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Experience with Microsoft Word and have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
SAP Experience is preferred.
Planner I, 1-3 years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Planner II, 3-5 years of experience in production planning or similar work required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing with focus on production planning/scheduling and materials management disciplines
SAP Experience

Responsibilities

Plan all purchased parts within area of responsibility.
Make decisions to release, firm, cancel, expedite, or defer work based upon current inventory, demand, and capacity.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production plan.
Manage inventory level and advise of overages or shortfalls of inventory and any availability constraints.
Work independently with suppliers to manage material supply to ensure on-time deliveries.
Maintain accurate purchase order information in the ERP system.
Monitor and correct all advanced shipping notice transmissions.
Ensure materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient.
Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
Track appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.
Develop strategies and tactics to effectively manage assigned inventory portfolio, with the intention of minimizing costs and improving supply chain performance.
Work with engineering, production, and sourcing to stop procurement of material affected by engineering change and coordinate proper rotation of inventory to minimize scrap/reworked.
Represent Production Planning and Analysis at various meetings and relay necessary information.
Collect information, compile into standard formats and prepare monthly reports as required.
Provide input for inventory reports, surplus stock lists, production specifications, and plant capacity data as requested.
Effectively communicate requirements to meet production schedules, while maintaining good supplier relationships.
Work with sourcing, quality, and receiving to return rejected or damaged inventory to the supplier.
Assist in supplier relationship management including meetings and supplier visits.
Keep well-informed of external factors that may affect the supply chain.
Special projects as assigned.