Aisin Canada is a Japanese auto parts manufacturer located in Stratford, Ontario.  We produce parts for the Toyota Corolla, RAV4 and Lexus in a bright, climate controlled facility.  We are committed to continuous improvement and training our employees so they can reach their full potential.
 
Position Summary
 
Program Specialist: Major role

• Responsible for the timely scheduling, progress reporting and completion of projects as identified.
• Monitor & report out status updates both verbally and in writing utilizing Aisin / Toyota tools
• Development and monitoring of Master Schedules, work plans, timelines and status reports. 
• Collect & report out on program/project status to Aisin / Toyota Members as required using Aisin/Toyota forms such as SPIMS, SPMP, PRC & TPR’s
• Establish & maintain routine communication meetings for all stages of new program launches/ internal projects with management & support staff, in conjunction with AWA program Manager 
• ACI main program contact with customers, suppliers and development/ program launch officers. 
• ECI control, hold weekly meetings, manage implementation to key dates. 

 
Purchasing Specialist: Minor role

• Support Senior Purchasing Specialist as required
• Establish good working relationships with current & new suppliers
• Support & maintain a supplier and parts database with annual estimated usage for budget control & APR negotiations
• Assist in the establishment of a strong ACI supplier base - based on cost control, quality, and delivery and TS 16949 compliance.

 
Position Responsibilities

• Closely monitoring and reporting out on the program status,   required program data information, customer master schedule updates. 
• Toyota Supplier.com Program Management contact & support.
• Coordination of the delivery of products and services to support all launch trials up to and including final  SOP
• Identification & immediate communication of any critical path issues which may lead to setting new priorities. 
• Monitor and adjust progress of project tasks & visual display of status
• Coordinate/ notify ACI of any additional trial related customer requirements / visits.
• Work directly with all affected team members to identify and resolve any program related conflicts /potential impacts.
• Documentation and tracking of processes and action items as necessary.
• Identify and adjust any discrepancies in scheduling.
• Monitor material delivery for trial events, new level ECI’s to ensure schedule conformance.
• Prepare various spreadsheets,   reports, and schedule updates as required.
• Weekly posting of any schedule updates. 
• Immediate updates to all management of any unplanned events or costs that have any impact on the program / project.  
• Emphasize to all program / project members, the execution of project tasks & deliverables, foreseeable potential problems and preplan with all to avoid any major issues that impact deliverables.
• Work with PC Specialist with forecasting, planning, scheduling, and estimation of timelines. 
• Assist with prototype procurement when necessary.
• Coordinate all trial parts ordering / shipping, work with shipping & receiving members to ensure they understand what parts are being received / shipped to meet trial events

 
Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong documentation skills
• Proficient with  Excel, Angles, PowerPoint, Word
• Motivated and independent in getting timelines, tasks completed
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, negotiation, and decision making skills
• Strong project management / organizational skills
• Minimum 2 to 3 years successful experience in the delivery of medium to large scale projects
• Experience in a Project Management Setting
• Experience in working with cross functional teams
• Able to head meetings / conference calls with Customers, Suppliers, Management

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Automotive Background
• Materials Requirements planning experience
• Project Management & Purchasing experience
• Toyota Supplier.com Program  Management experience
• Supply Chain Management – good grasp of purchasing tasks/processes in general
• Must have good communication skills / strong customer & supplier experience.  A detailed as well as team oriented person that is able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
• Achiever of company & personal set goals

 
Education/Training/Certifications

• Diploma from a recognized program in Project Management
• Toyota Launch experience

Travel Required

• Estimate  5 - 10%

Candidates may respond via email to:
dmarshall@aisincanada.com