Planning Analyst (Contract)

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.

TRD is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Planning Analyst (Contract) to join the team.

This position is located in Costa Mesa, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• For a defined subset of race engine components, own the complete supply chain and on-time delivery of raw material and finished components to manufacturing, engine build and other external customers.
• Initiation and management of Engineering Change Orders, BOM and Route structures, regular MRP review, component forecasting, initiation of purchasing requisitions, coordination of internal work instructions and proactive communication between department leadership, customers and TRD Engineering.
• Specific detail for above noted responsibilities is listed below:
• Proactively identify supply challenges, notify relevant stakeholders in Planning, Engineering, and Manufacturing, while actively facilitating a resolution.
• Detailed knowledge for ERP BOM’s and Routes and proven history managing data accuracy for bill of materials, material allocations, work orders, component callout dates and required delivery dates.
• Regular review with suppliers to review Pricing, Lead-time, and Quotations based on EBQ, and forecasted demand to ensure data accuracy and competitive pricing, using lean ordering principals.
• Schedule and prioritize operations for internal processing and workflow for various departments within TRD based on established operation sequences and lead times.
• Timely processing of NCR’s (Non-Conformance Reports) to assure vendor compliance with quality requirements, and disposition of components that are rejected on NCR.
• Timely and accurate creation of Engineering Updates based on the release of TRD drawings or, vendor drawings for engine components, processes, changes or updates to Production and Development Engine Specs.
• Manage ERP data inputs: proper set-up and regular maintenance of part number classifications, and replenishment values (i.e.; Product Class Codes, Lead-time, EBQ, Unit Cost, Commodity Code and Safety Stock).
• Accurate maintenance of Engineering BOM’s (Bill of Materials); managing the release of changes to the BOM’s, Routes and Engine Kits.
• Collaborates with Engineering to ensure integrity and accuracy of the TRD Instruction Manual pictures, part numbers, quantity and location of the engine components.
• Commences project management planning activities to initiate kick off meetings, defines planning requirements for implementation, oversees execution of the plan, and monitors deliverables through project completion.
• Active and engaged participation and preparedness to facilitate constructive conversation in discipline and supplier meetings. Creation, review and distribution of meeting minutes identifying action items, assigns process owners for each action item, and due dates.

A successful candidate will have:

• Minimum requirement for this position is a BA/BS in Business (or similar discipline) with an emphasis on Supply Chain Management and or Automotive Manufacturing preferred.
• Direct hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management (including MRP, logistics management, forecasting and planning, costing etc.).
• Experience with Syspro ERP is a plus, with previous high level experience within a MRP driven supply chain environment, required.
• 5+ years in prototype / small volume engineering driven manufacturing environment, preferably in supply chain or production role.
• Candidate has a passion for competition, is naturally curious with a desire to learn and understand process internal and external. Candidate has experience operating in a team environment supporting and challenging for performance.
• Proficient in interpreting technical documentation, including drawings and CAD data, with a solid grasp of manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to manage product life cycle from beginning to end, effectively coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries that meet rigorous quality standards.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues (analyzing factors and causes), generating alternate interventions for process improvement to achieve expected results, evaluating the best solutions and implementing a plan.
• Interpersonal Skills: Includes strong verbal communication, listening skills, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and assertiveness in dealing with internal and external customers.
• Advanced level communication (written and verbal) skills are required.