Associate Material Planner, Manufacturing - The Toro Company

About the Role

Daily responsibilities include participating in Tier meetings to communicate material status, coordinating with engineering, quality, and internal materials teams, and reporting supply‑chain problems promptly. The planner assists in issuing lines‑down reports and works with suppliers to resolve inventory and part‑flow issues for fabrication and assembly areas. Material planning duties involve developing material requirements for assigned commodities using SAP data, planned orders, and purchase information. The planner supports critical‑need activities, plans purchase orders and JIT materials, and maintains A, B, and C inventory policies to ensure material availability for production while controlling freight costs. The role requires collaboration with buyers and vendors to resolve supply issues, ensure timely deliveries, and coordinate transportation activities while adhering to Toro’s freight policies and cost‑time optimization goals. Continuous communication with both internal teams and external partners is essential for smooth operations. The position works closely with the planning team and multiple suppliers, requiring professional interaction in both one‑on‑one and group settings. Employees operate in typical indoor manufacturing plant conditions, facing variable temperature, noise, and safety‑regulation compliance. • Participate in daily Tier meetings to report material status • Coordinate with engineering, quality, and internal materials teams • Report and resolve supply‑chain issues with suppliers • Develop material requirements using SAP and plan purchase orders • Manage inventory levels following A, B, C policies and JIT principles • Collaborate with buyers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and optimal transportation costs • Maintain compliance with safety regulations and Toro freight policies • Utilize MS Office and ERP systems to support planning activities • Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external customers

Key Responsibilities

• ▸sap planning
• ▸inventory management
• ▸purchase orders
• ▸supplier coordination
• ▸tier meetings
• ▸erp support

What You Bring

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with 1‑3 years of manufacturing experience preferred, strong verbal and written communication, critical‑thinking, and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office with the ability to learn ERP systems. Preferred qualifications feature a bachelor’s degree, 2‑4 years of SAP and material‑planning experience, and strong interpersonal abilities for cross‑functional teamwork. • High school diploma/GED; 1‑3 years manufacturing experience preferred • Strong verbal and written communication, critical‑thinking, and organizational skills • Proficiency with MS Office; experience with SAP and material planning desired • Ability to prioritize tasks, work with urgency, and adapt to variable plant conditions

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸,manufacturing,
• ▸ms office
• ▸,sap,
• ▸material planning
• ▸critical thinking

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $20.80 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and location, with options for early pay via Daily Pay. Benefits include a casual dress environment, wellness resources, mental‑health and financial‑health support, and a commitment to a fraud‑free recruitment process. Toro is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. • Competitive hourly wage $20.80‑$28.00 based on experience • Casual dress code and on‑site work in Tomah, WI • Access to mental‑health, financial‑health resources, and Daily Pay option • Equal‑opportunity employer with a fraud‑free recruitment process

Work Environment

Onsite