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Who Are We?     

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world - class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

Job Functions

Lead the Golf Grounds and Irrigation Group Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to develop and achieve customer finished goods requirements for use in sales forecasting, financial, supply chain and manufacturing planning . Integrate distribution channel forecasts, sales and marketing input, forecast models, production planning and supply chain product movement. Develop and oversee the business intelligence systems that are used to track supply chain product movement, geographical market analysis, dealer sales , including booking, forecasting, and channel reporting, corporate boundary data warehouses, industry reporting for use by the Corporation and numerous technical and analytical systems . Ensure inventory and asset management guidelines are achieved to meet business financial goals.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:   ​ ​ ​ ​

• Oversees and leads improvements across the IBP p rocess including demand/supply planning, utilization and optimization of manufacturing resources , D rives integrated executive alignment to improve customer service levels, market share, working capital, cost competitiveness, and profit.

• Influences the collection and analysis of forecast data by product utilizing best methods (statistical models and software) to drive an efficient and accurate monthly IBP process . S olves for complex issues and act s as thought leader for optimal KPIs to measure results and accuracy.

• Leads a team in the analysis of data pertinent to the demand, supply, financial forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions) and ensures risks and opportunities are identified and communicated to key process stakeholders . ; I mplements and presents key reports to inform IBP and business decisions; develops high quality forecasts in terms of accuracy, timeliness, coordination and communication.

• Leads meetings with cross-functional teams and with d ivision leadership , including the management business review to drive decision making and alignment on the monthly consensus demand and supply plans with rigorous analysis resulting in options, risk scenarios, and recommendations.

• Resolves demand and supply exceptions and customer service issues with cross-functional leaders; systematically identifies and works to reconcile discrepancies and close gaps through comprehensive forecast error reviews.

• Proactive ly contribut es to the annual budget and operating plan development process and partners with the finance team to incorporate changes as needed.

• Influences and holds key partners from cross-functional teams such as product development, sales and marketing, operations, and finance accountable for consistent process inputs and addresses variances and gaps.

• Identifies any short and long-term supply constraints and makes recommendations for item/customer rationalization.

• Responsible for ongoing development and deployment of the business systems in supply chain demand and business intelligence applications for internal and external use. Recommends system advancements and e stablish es integrated processes with other divisions.

• Partners with corporate IBP lead on development and standardization of IBP policies, processes, key performance indicators and education and training packages .

• Creates a culture of constant metric evaluation and continuous improvement, including coaching, mentoring and developing team members.

  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:  

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in business systems, business analysis, sales forecasting, and production planning (MBA preferred).

• 10 or more years of experience .

• Five years of supervisory experience .

• Must have experience with spreadsheets, project management experience, SAP or Enterprise software knowledge, and strong understanding of distribution requirements software and processes .

• Strong leadership in Value Stream

• Manufacturing experience is a plus

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to lead people and communicate with all departments that are involved with the supply chain process .

   

  What Can We Give You?     

  At The Toro Company, 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 - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ   location a variety of perks, including:  

  Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.  

  Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!  

  Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.  

  Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

  Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.  

  Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.  

  Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility.

  Competitive Salary – 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. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

  At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions , 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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