Planner and Inventory Manager

ppWith over a century of experience, The Toro Company is a global leader in innovative solutions for the outdoor environment. Our wide product offering includes turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental, specialty construction, irrigation, and outdoor lighting solutions. Operating in over 125 countries, our products serve a diverse range of industries, including golf courses, professional contractors, government institutions, homeowners, and renowned sports venues worldwide. We are committed to building quality products and forging meaningful relationships with our customers and partners. /p h3Role Purpose /h3 pThe Planner Inventory Manager is responsible for bend-to-end planning and inventory optimization /b, ensuring product availability, production feasibility, and inventory health while balancing service level, cost, and working capital objectives. /p pThis role combines bdemand and supply planning /b with boperational inventory management /b, acting as a key interface between commercial demand and operational execution. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Planning Scheduling /h3 ul liDevelop and maintain bproduction and supply plans /b aligned with demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and material availability /li liTranslate sales forecasts and customer requirements into bfeasible production and replenishment plans /b /li liManage bshort-, mid-, and long-term planning horizons /b (daily/weekly/monthly) /li liMonitor plan adherence and proactively manage deviations (capacity, materials, priorities) /li /ul h3Inventory Management /h3 ul liOwn inventory targets and policies (safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels) /li liHelp Optimizing inventory across braw materials, WIP, and finished goods /b /li liBalance service level objectives with bworking capital and obsolescence risk /b /li liPerform regular inventory analysis (slow movers, excess, obsolete stock) and propose corrective actions /li liManage WH resources in Italy /li /ul h3Cross-Functional Coordination /h3 ul liAct as a key interface between Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance /li liSupport SOP processes with accurate data, scenarios, and recommendations /li liAlign priorities in case of constraints, shortages, or demand volatility /li /ul h3Performance Monitoring Reporting /h3 ul liDefine and track KPIs such as: /li liInventory turns days of inventory /li liPlan adherence /li liForecast accuracy (where applicable) /li liPrepare clear reports and dashboards for management review /li /ul h3Systems Process Improvement /h3 ul liEnsure data accuracy and discipline in planning systems (SAP) /li liDrive continuous improvement initiatives in planning logic, inventory rules, and processes /li liSupport digitalization and advanced planning tools where applicable /li /ul h3Required Qualifications Experience /h3 h3Education /h3 ul liDegree in bEngineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Economics /b, or equivalent /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul lib5–10+ years /b of experience in planning and/or inventory management roles /li liStrong exposure to bmanufacturing or industrial environments /b /li liProven experience managing complex SKUs, variable demand, and capacity constraints /li /ul h3Technical Skills /h3 ul liStrong knowledge of: /li liInventory management methodologies /li liMRP / ERP logic /li liAdvanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools is a plus /li liHands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) /li liStrong analytical and problem-solving mindset /li liStructured, process-oriented approach /li liAbility to manage trade-offs under pressure /li liExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills /li liData-driven, pragmatic, and results-oriented /li liComfortable operating in bdynamic, fast-changing environments /b /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr