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 as:
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:
Inventory management methodologies
MRP / ERP logic
Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools is a plus
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
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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📌 Planner and Inventory Manager (Fiano Romano)
🏢 The Toro
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