Analyst II - Supply Chain Development

Toyota Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Purchase Discount

Relocation assistance

Health care plans for family

Job summary

Toyota Deutschland GmbH is seeking an Analyst II - Supply Chain Development in Plano, TX to lead TPS Parts Supply Chain initiatives. You will develop, sustain, and Kaizen supply chain processes, reporting to Logistics Planning Manager, focusing on lowest-cost logistics using TPS and Toyota Way principles.

The role requires strong data analysis, project management, and stakeholder communication, with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Analytical field or 4+ years in supply chain or logistics planning.
• 2+ years’ experience in a supply chain related field.
• 1+ years of Project Management experience including schedule creation and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience with strict milestones and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support and sustain relationships with NAMCs, Service Part Centers, Cross Docks, and suppliers to optimize parts delivery.
• Make decisions on freight flow, drivers, yard space, and facility handling to minimize costs.
• Utilize Toyota and off‑the‑shelf software to run planning cycles for monthly or more frequent sales changes.
• Conduct complex network optimization and data analysis to reduce costs within a multi‑billion budget.
• Analyze large data sets to Kaizen improvements across the supply chain.
• Aim for daily milestones and monthly logistics design updates for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytical field

4+ years work experience in supply chain

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SAP

LLamasoft

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.

Who we are

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.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other workauthorization 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 STEMOPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in thefuture. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorshipnow or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’sSupply Chain Planning Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Analyst II - Supply Chain Development.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the development, sustainment, and Kaizen of a Toyota Production System (TPS) Parts Supply Chain.

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

What you’ll be doing

• Directly support, develop and sustain positive relationships with Customers (North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs), Service Part Centers, Cross Docks, Contract Logistics Providers and Toyota Suppliers) to create a supply chain plan that ensures smooth operational flow at the lowest cost for delivery of parts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct complex supply chain network optimization, problem solving, and data analysis to improve freight flow and reduce cost within a $1B+ budget.
• Analyzing large data sets to create and implement innovative kaizen within the supply chain.
• Achieve daily milestones with 100% accuracy to produce a new logistics design monthly, maximizing efficiency and minimizing change within the supply chain
• Be flexible for monthly business travel approximately 3-4 days per month.
• Be flexible for daily overtime based on business and customer demand.
• Optimize external parts delivery supply chain network based upon Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Foster personal growth and development to meet current and future business needs, with focus on problem solving, quality, analytical skills, and developing deep knowledge of the supply chain.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in an Analytical field (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, IS, Statistics, Mathematics) or minimum of 4 years of work experience in supply chain or logistics planning.
• 2+ years’ experience in a supply chain related field
• 1+ years of Project Management experience including schedule creation, coordinating activity with stakeholders, reporting, and executing a deliverable
• Previous experience working with timelines that cannot be adjusted (hard milestones)
• Complex data analysis/quantitativemethodology experience
• Proven communication skills to include report writing and presenting to senior leadership

Added bonus if you have

• Over the road or rail logistics planning working experience in automotive or high cost / high volume environment
• Experience working with a defined, repeatable process using operating procedures, and quality confirmation checks
• Proven demonstration of problem solving principles such as Toyota Business Practice (TBP) or 5 why analysis
• Experience using data visualization software (Tableau or Power BI)
• Leader of cross-functional working groups
• Experience using optimization software, or complex software suites (SAP, LLamasoft, ERP, eKanban, etc)

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 Toyotaregardless 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.