Analyst I- Supply Chain Development and Optimization

Overview

Who we are

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Parts Supply Chain Planning Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Analyst to lead the development, sustainment and Kaizen of a TPS Parts Supply Chain. 

Reporting to the Logistics Planning Manager, the person in this role will support the Part Supply Chain Planning department's objective to achieve lowest cost logistics by leveraging TPS and Toyota Way principles.

• The primary responsibility of this role is to create the supply chain plan to move freight from the supplier to unload at the manufacturing plant or service part location through designing over the road or rail logistics plans

• This position directly supports North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMC’s), Service Part Centers, Cross Docks, Contract Logistics Providers and Toyota suppliers in the planning and implementation of the supply chain plan

• Has direct responsibility for making decisions to impact the flow of freight and resources required to support Toyota supply chain, including routing, number of drivers and tractors, yard space, facility material handling, packaging return flow, and parts order timeline

• Position will use a combination of Toyota developed and off-the-shelf software to execute a planning cycle to adjust to monthly (or more frequently) changes to the sales plan

• Position will conduct complex supply chain network optimization, problem solving, and data analysis to improve freight flow and reduce cost within a $1B+ budget

• This position requires a high degree of analytical skill to use large data sets and go and see observations to create and implement innovative process to kaizen the supply chain

• Position will visualize KPI condition daily to confirm performance to target and use this data to drive continuous improvement and problem solving

• Flexibility for monthly business travel approximately 3-4 days per month

• Flexibility for daily overtime based on business and customer demand

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible to optimize external parts delivery supply chain network based upon TPS principles

• Focus on developing and sustaining positive relationships with Customers (North America Manufacturing Companies, Service Part Centers, Cross Docks, Contract Logistics Providers and Toyota Suppliers) to develop a supply chain plan that ensures smooth operational flow at the lowest cost delivery of parts

• Foster personal growth and development to meet current and future business needs, with focus on problem solving, quality, analytical skills, and developing deep operational knowledge of the supply chain

• Create an environment that drives innovative solutions to deliver significant cost kaizen within $1B+ logistics spend

• Achieve daily milestones with 100% accuracy to produce a new logistics design monthly, maximizing efficiency and managing change within the supply chain

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical field (Engineering, IS, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management) or minimum of 4 years' work experience in supply chain or logistics planning

• Project experience leading and/or collaborating with working groups to achieve a common goal

• Complex data analysis/quantitative methodology experience

• Proven communication skills to include report writing and presenting to an audience

Added bonus if you have

• Experience working with timelines that cannot be adjusted (hard milestones)

• Experience working with a defined, repeatable process using operating procedures, and quality confirmation checks

• Experience using optimization software, or complex software suites (SAP, LLamasoft, ERP, eKanban, etc)

• Experience using data visualization software (Tableau or Power BI)

• Proven demonstration of problem-solving principles such as Toyota Business Priniciples or 5-Why analysis

• Over-the-road or rail logistics planning working experience in a high volume / high-cost environment

What we’ll bring 

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: 

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)

• 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)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

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.

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