Analyst I- Supply Chain Development and Optimization

TMS Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. is seeking a Parts Supply Chain Analyst to lead the development and Kaizen of the TPS Parts Supply Chain, designing road and rail logistics plans to move freight from suppliers to plants or service parts locations across North America.

The role requires a strong analytical background, experience in supply chain planning, and the ability to drive continuous improvement using TPS principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical field or 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.
• Experience using optimization software or complex software suites such as SAP, LLamasoft, ERP, eKanban.
• Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Optimize external parts delivery supply chain network based on TPS principles.
• Develop and sustain relationships with Customers to ensure smooth, low-cost delivery of parts.
• Drive continuous improvement using Toyota principles and data-driven approaches.
• Produce new logistics designs monthly, ensuring timely updates and change management.
• Flexible for monthly travel and overtime based on demand.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Supply chain planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Optimization software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical field

Tools

SAP

LLamasoft

Tableau

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Employment Eligibility

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.

Role Overview

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
• Flexibility for monthly business travel approximately 3-4 days per month
• Flexibility for daily overtime based on business and customer demand

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

• 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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Our Mission

At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place.

Career Possibilities

Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.