Sourcing Specialist

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Who Are We?

Toro's Irrigation and Lighting business is located in Riverside, CA. The Toro Company's irrigation business is comprised of two distinct brands, Toro and Irritrol. Both brands offer a full line of solid, dependable, irrigation products including controllers, sensors, valves, spray heads and rotors to help customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties. Unique Lighting Systems is a leading brand of professional grade lighting fixtures, low voltage transformers, LED lamps and the patented HUB system for installation. Serving both residential and commercial markets, Unique Lighting Systems offers a full line of outdoor lighting products.

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing transactions in an effort to ensure optimized flow of materials to fulfill customer orders; achieving this by working closely with the commodity sourcing specialist, commodity manager, quality manager, product manager, territory sales managers, forecast analysts, customer service representatives, distribution center manager, logistics manager and suppliers.

What Will You Do?

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

• Process and manage domestic and international drop shipments in coordination with Toro Ag customer service representative for selected partner vendors.
• Process new vendor set up requests per Toro Company policy.
• Service function supporting multiple departments: operations, physical plant, R&D and product development.
• Coordinate commodity purchasing via assigned corporate commodity manager / sourcing specialist.
• Manage supplier relationship with outside contract manufactures / assemblers / service providers.
• Procure and manage intercompany orders from Toro Italy, Australia, China and Romania in compliance with applicable import /export regulations.
• Update Available To Promise (ATP) dates & manage safety stock levels of indirect accessories from domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage contract manufacturers Toro owned inventories and prepare quarterly reports per corporate audit policy.
• Serve as primary supplier contact for accounts payable reconciliation and resolution.
• Support customer service representatives in the procurement and order consolidation of indirect components & accessories.
• Maintain sourcing related master data in SAP. (Vendor Master, Material Master, Approved Vendor List, Pricing etc.)
• Establish PFEP's (Plan for Every Part) for components and subassemblies.
• Process MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) PO's for Riverside and Sanford facilities & reconcile payments through centralized Toro AP service.
• Ensure purchased part supermarkets are conforming to the Plan For every part plan layout.
• Develop and maintain 5S standards for parts markets – assist with updating standard work, training to standard work, and auditing when appropriate
• Maintains knowledge of Toro products by company-provided training.
• Maintains best in class responsiveness to correspondence with internal and external customers.
• Identifies and communicates any issues which would delay or impede prompt shipment of orders.
• Documents and updates departmental procedures as needed.
• Completes ongoing learning and education to ensure competence with growing and changing needs of the corporation.
• Practices continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for streamlining work and reducing waste. May participate in continuous improvement events.
• Maintains a safe and healthy workplace for employees in compliance with all applicable laws, and regulations.
• Promotes a positive attitude towards safety.
• Adheres to the requirements of safety policies as well as safety rules, instructions and procedures.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
• Sourcer I-Minimum 0-2 years' experience in sourcing of materials
• Sourcer II- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in sourcing of materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, assemble, and arrange resources to meet goals.
• Skilled data entry and system navigation skills.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations, remaining focused on the ultimate objective.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support interaction and development of relationships with a wide-range of internal and external customers.
• Capacity to work independently as well as within a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• 0 to 10% travel (domestic and/or international) may be required

Preferred Skills:

• APICS ASCM CPIM certification preferred
• Experience with order related MRP systems; SAP and product knowledge and configurations desired.

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 Riverside, CA 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.

Wellness - 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.

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. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $ $96000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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