Commercial Operations Planner
At Toyota, we foster collaboration, respect, and a space for innovation and action. As one of the world's most esteemed brands, Toyota is at the forefront of shaping the future of mobility with inventive, top-quality solutions aimed at enriching lives and satisfying our customers. We're seeking diverse and talented individuals who are eager to Dream, Do, and Grow with us.
Please note that Toyota does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
TRD (Toyota Racing Development) ignites the passion of racing enthusiasts, Toyota team members, customers, and the wider driving community. Committed to advancing automotive engineering and achieving success on the racetrack, we collaborate with premier race teams and drivers who share our fervor. In our quest to become the world's most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization, we seek highly motivated candidates for our available positions.
Who We're Looking For:
TRD is in search of a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Operations Planner to join our Commercial Operations team.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Managing all supply and demand aspects associated with TRD's commercial manufacturing operation.
- Serving as the primary contact and liaison between TRD and our commercial manufacturing supplier partners.
- Creating supplier purchase orders, tracking receipt and on-time delivery, and managing quality issues and performance.
- Coordinating scheduling between TRD Manufacturing suppliers and TRD assembly.
- Providing technical data and feedback for component manufacturing processes, specifications, and criteria.
- Overseeing commercial product vendor relationships for TRD's outsourced commercial components.
- Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly supplier demand forecasting and maintaining internal forecasts for production planning.
- Communicating forecasts internally and externally to support high-volume production and assembly.
- Handling purchasing activities associated with serial production components.
- Participating in the sourcing of new suppliers for commercial product manufacture.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Production Operations Analysis, or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a precision, high-volume, CNC job shop environment, specializing in serial production.
- Minimum 5 years' experience interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with demanding customers and suppliers.
- Advanced organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic.
- Proficiency in 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 in technical and commercial settings.
Added Bonus If You Have:
- Direct experience with production car component manufacturing.
- Experience configuring, testing, and using MRP/ERP procedures.
- Working knowledge of DRBFM, Design methodology, FEA, materials and failure analysis, manufacturing and fabrication techniques.
- Experience overseeing the production of new commercial products.
- Understanding of 5-axis CNC manufacturing.
- Knowledge of GD&T features detailed on engineering drawings.
What We'll Bring: During the interview process, our team will provide comprehensive details about our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities, including:
- A collaborative work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
- Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
- Vehicle purchase and lease programs.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your family.
- Flexible work options based on business needs.
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual retirement contribution.
- Paid holidays and time off.
- Referral services for prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
Belonging at Toyota: At Toyota, we recognize that our success is driven by our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our guiding principle. With over 10 different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations, Toyota supports team members' efforts to dream, do, and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company consistently recognized for diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of our communities.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please email talent.acquisition@toyota.com
