Strategic Planning Analyst — Automotive Supply Chain

Toyota North America; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care & wellness

Flexible work options

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Tax-advantaged accounts

Family benefits

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Planning Analyst to own end‑to‑end supply chain activities for a defined subset of race engine components. You will manage BOMs, routing, ERP data, and supplier coordination to ensure on‑time delivery to manufacturing and external customers.

The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing setting with MRP experience, CAD data interpretation, and strong communication skills. A competitive benefits package and a path for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business or similar discipline preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in supply chain management including MRP, forecasting and planning, and costing.
• High‑level experience in an MRP‑driven supply chain environment.
• 5+ years in a prototype or small‑volume, engineering‑driven manufacturing environment, preferably in a supply chain/production role.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, including drawings and CAD data.
• Experience coordinating product life cycles and delivering on time with quality standards.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and data‑driven decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete supply chain and on‑time delivery of materials and components to manufacturing and external customers.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders, BOMs, routes, ERP data, and regular MRP reviews.
• Identify supply challenges and coordinate resolutions with Planning, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Maintain ERP BOMs, routes, and material data accuracy for BOMs, work orders, and delivery dates.
• Review pricing, lead times, and quotations with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and forecasted demand.
• Schedule and prioritize operations across TRD departments based on lead times.
• Process NCRs and disposition rejected components to ensure quality.
• Create Engineering Updates from drawings and changes to production specs.
• Maintain part classifications, replenishment values, and other ERP data.

Skills

Supply chain

MRP planning

Forecasting

Costing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS in Business or similar

Tools

Syspro ERP

CAD data interpretation

Job description

Toyota North America is seeking a Planning Analyst to own end‑to‑end supply chain activities for a defined subset of race engine components. You will manage BOMs, routing, ERP data, and supplier coordination to ensure on‑time delivery to manufacturing and external customers.

The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing setting with MRP experience, CAD data interpretation, and strong communication skills. A competitive benefits package and a path for growth are provided.