Commercial Operations Planner

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers, and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.

• Project management of all supply and demand aspects associated with TRD's commercial manufacturing operation.
• Point of contact and liaison between TRD and our commercial manufacturing supplier partners.
  • Responsible for creation of all supplier purchase orders, receipt / on time delivery and certification tracking and communication of quality issues and performance.
  • Scheduling coordination between TRD Manufacturing suppliers and TRD assembly.
  • Providing technical data and feedback for component manufacturing processes, specifications, and criteria.
  • Familiar with 2D drawing and 3D model use and understanding of required manufacturing capabilities, techniques, and efficiency.
• Management for commercial product vendor relationships for TRD's outsourced commercial components.
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly supplier demand forecasting and maintenance of internal forecasts required for internal demand and production planning.
  • Internal and external communication of forecasts to support high volume production and assembly.
  • Forecasting of customer demand for internal manufacturing and supplier capacity balancing for multiple customers and product lines.
  • Hands on purchasing activity associated with serial production components. (Quote review, purchase order creation, non-conformance management, etc.)
  • Participate in the sourcing new suppliers for commercial product manufacture.

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Production Operations Analysis or equivalent experience. (minimum 3 years)
• Minimum 5 years' experience working or in a precision, high volume, CNC job shop environment, specializing in serial production.
• Minimum 5 years skill and experience interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with demanding customers and suppliers.
• Advanced skills in organization, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic.
• Proficiency with supply chain processes such as Quotes, Purchase Orders, Receiving, Forecasting and Supply/Demand Planning.
• Working knowledge of software applications for Supply Chain Management (ERP), CAD / 3D modeling, and custom-built database products.
• Advanced communication skills (both written and verbal), skilled communicating in both technical and commercial settings.

• Direct experience with production car component manufacturing.
• End to end experience configuring, testing, and using MRP / ERP procedures.
• Working knowledge of the following as applied to automotive and auto racing environments: DRBFM, Design methodology; FEA; development test and analysis; materials and failure analysis; manufacturing and fabrication techniques.
• Experience overseeing from initiation to production new commercial products.
• Understanding of 5 axis CNC manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T features detailed on engineering drawings.

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Flexible work options based on business needs.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).