Planner - Ditch Witch

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 it's 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 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.

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 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.
  
  

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 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.
  
  

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 Hours, 6:00 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 are. In 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 you're more productive when you're 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 $54,900-$79,000. 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 to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.
  
  

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.