Senior Project Manager (Operations) - The Toro Company

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

As a key member of the Toro Logistics team, this role is accountable for managing and advancing projects and analytics across Integrated Supply Chain at The Toro Company (TTC). You will apply industry best practices in strategy development, data collection, and analytics along with deep functional excellence in supply chain and operations to pinpoint optimized go forward pathways that meet customer expectations while minimizing end to end cost. This role must establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers to support and advance The Toro Company's (TTC) supply chain.

What Will You Do?

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

Project Management:

Act as a project manager for various cross-functional projects, overseeing project planning, execution, and cost down opportunities. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Partner with cross-functional teams to address critical business issues and opportunities for data-driven optimization and decision making.

Use procurement processes, tools, and systems, and demonstrate expertise in supply chain strategy, development, and execution.

Provide structure for continuous assessment of carrier performance and partner with Transportation Operations to suggest improvements as needed.

Suggests innovative problem solving.

Suggests ideas and implements process improvements to better streamline efficiencies in the department.

Provide mentorship and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Supply Chain Visibility & Analytics:

Lead the continued development for the next generation of reports, dashboards, and analytical approaches to assess the performance of our organization.

Develop and maintain an analytical framework to monitor key supply chain metrics, performance trends, and identify areas for improvement.

Develop leadership-level presentations to communicate and achieve consensus for recommendations.

Strategic Initiatives:

Take a leadership role in key strategic initiatives, providing guidance on data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Lead Network Design business case development and selection of partner; Develop short- and long-term strategies for design execution and success across manufacturing, distribution and customer channels.

Ensures appropriate communication and governance through the preparation and presentation of formal financial information, data modeling, reports and documentation to stakeholders and leadership.

Work collaboratively across teams to gather and define comprehensive business requirements, ensuring that solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the supply chain and operations.

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:

• B.S. in Supply Chain, Operations, International Business, or a related field.

• 5 plus years' experience in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Analytics.

• Project Management experience strongly preferred

• Intermediate proficiency in developing with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Domo, QlikView) and Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of transportation and transportation related systems, preferably Oracle TMS.

• Knowledge of SAP or ERP system.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute initiatives to drive business growth.

• Ability to organize, summarize and present in a succinct manor.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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.

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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