Planner - American Augers

Wage: $63,500 -- $78,000 per year
Hours: 7am to 3:30pm Mon - Fri
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 American Augers 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.
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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Production Planner II:
High School Diploma.
Advanced degree in Materials Science or related field strongly preferred.
3-5 years of experience in production planning or similar work required.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.