Material Planning Lead
The Toro Company

Job Info

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Material Planning Lead!

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm .

Our team is growing, and you can be a part of it. We buildindustry leading outdoor power equipment in a fast-paced, team environment.

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Exercises discretion and independent judgement both in independent work and providing guidance to other members of the Production Planning team, confirming parts availability for the near term production.

Problem solve delivery issues, engaging Planners, Suppliers, Engineering and Sourcing

Train incoming Planners

Communicate material plans with manufacturing

Planner for limited number of Suppliers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends Tier meetings and communicates material status.
  
• Ensure production needs are met, by deploying Production Planning Team members .
  
• Specializes in critical need activities to support Production Planning.
  
• Support Manager, Planning and Production Control.
  
• Develops the material requirements for assigned commodities using all Toro SAP information, planned order and buy information.
  
• Plans purchase orders and JIT materials within inventory, freight costs and turn ratio goals.
  
• Firm releases specifying quantities and delivery dates utilizing the desired inventory level policies. Maintain the A, B, C policies as prescribed.
  
• Work with the buyer and vendor to resolve any and all problems.
  
• Coordinates all transportation activities for assigned commodities keeping the overall costs within the optimum cost and time parameters. Following the-Tomah/Toro freight policies.
  
• Reports problems in a timely manner, work with supplier until issues are resolved.
  
• Assists in the issuance of lines down report.
  
• Analyzes the exception reports stating the over/under ordered and initiates the changes that are needed.
  
• Works with the Service department to obtain parts in support of the service fill rates.
  
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by supervisor.
  

JOB DIMENSIONS:

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma.
  
• Advanced degree in Material Science or related field strongly preferred.
  
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or similar work required.
  

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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