Planner Ditch Witch
Job Summary
Who Are We
Ditch Witch is a premier division of The Toro Company.At Ditch Witch in Perry Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because its a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities cities and the world. We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled and highly passionate people.
Planner at Ditch Witch:
The Planner is responsible for assuring on a continual basis that anuninterrupted flow of production material is available to support theproduction process. It also monitors inventory levels expedites material andaudits material adjustment transactions to support a minimum inventoryproduction 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.
Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
We are unable to consider OPT J1 or F1 students nor sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time - regardless of expiration date.
What Will You Do
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company you will be responsible for:
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 shippingnotice 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.
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
What Do You Need
To be considered for this role an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required;plus a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant related experience as a minimum.
Experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing with focus on production planning/scheduling and materials management disciplines preferred.
Exhibit a professional self-confident image.
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 I1-3 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.
Work Location/Environment:
This opportunity is based out of Perry Oklahoma at the Ditch Witch Campus.Other job locations and/or fully remote is not available at this time.The current team works 5-days on-site. Some travel may be required.
Typical Working Hours6:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday.
Work day lengths of up to 10 hours with occasional weekend work.
Extended use of a computer.Office environment most of the time with regular trips to shop floor.
Rapidly changing workloads and priorities frequently with multiple requests from a variety of supervisors and managers.
Some travel may be required.
What Can We Give You
At Ditch Witch we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they addition to a competitive salary an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan 401k and many other great benefits Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry OK location a variety of perks including:
Dress for your day - We know youre more productive when youre comfortable which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual office-plant blended environment.
Wellness - In addition to physical well-being TTC offers a variety of mental health financial health and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
Growth Opportunities TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement opportunities to move into new areas of interest and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
Competitive Salary A reasonable pay range for this opportunity is $54900-$79000.The pay range takes into account skills experience education and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible toparticipatein an incentive program which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts aredeterminedby company policy and performance metrics.If you need to you can access your pay early with thedailypayapp.
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.
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About Company
The Toro Company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions.