Planner and Inventory Manager

Company Description
With 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.

Role Purpose
The Planner & Inventory Manager is responsible for  end-to-end planning and inventory optimization , ensuring product availability, production feasibility, and inventory health while balancing service level, cost, and working capital objectives.

This role combines  demand and supply planning  with  operational inventory management , acting as a key interface between commercial demand and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain  production and supply plans  aligned with demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and material availability

Translate sales forecasts and customer requirements into  feasible production and replenishment plans

Manage  short-, mid-, and long-term planning horizons  (daily/weekly/monthly)

Monitor plan adherence and proactively manage deviations (capacity, materials, priorities)

Inventory Management

Own inventory targets and policies (safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels)

Help Optimizing inventory across  raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

Balance service level objectives with  working capital and obsolescence risk

Perform regular inventory analysis (slow movers, excess, obsolete stock) and propose corrective actions

Manage WH resources in Italy

Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as a key interface between Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance

Support S&OP processes with accurate data, scenarios, and recommendations

Align priorities in case of constraints, shortages, or demand volatility

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Define and track KPIs such:

Service level

Inventory turns & days of inventory

Plan adherence

Forecast accuracy (where applicable)

Prepare clear reports and dashboards for management review

Systems & Process Improvement

Ensure data accuracy and discipline in planning systems (SAP)

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning logic, inventory rules, and processes

Support digitalization and advanced planning tools where applicable

Required Qualifications & Experience
Education

Degree in  Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Economics , or equivalent

Experience

5–10+ years  of experience in planning and/or inventory management roles

Strong exposure to  manufacturing or industrial environments

Proven experience managing complex SKUs, variable demand, and capacity constraints

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

Production planning & scheduling principles

Inventory management methodologies

MRP / ERP logic

Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools is a plus

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Key Competencies & Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Structured, process-oriented approach

Ability to manage trade-offs under pressure

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Data-driven, pragmatic, and results-oriented

Comfortable operating in  dynamic, fast-changing environments

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