Analyst - TPS Promotions

TMS Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. is seeking a proactive Analyst for TPS Promotions to lead and implement Toyota Production System principles across the Service Parts Operations network. The role focuses on improving safety, quality, cost, and customer service while partnering with PDCs, PCs, and 3PLs.

Strong project management and communication skills are essential. You will support a broad array of kaizen activities, standard work implementation, and cost initiatives, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience in service parts distribution or lean distribution.
• Proven project management and communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities.
• Experience with Standard Work, Time Study, Gentani, MIFC, TBP, JKK & A3 reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Analysts in process improvement and project development across PCs, PDCs, and 3PLs.
• Support labor and cost initiatives through Kaizen and Jishuken activities.
• Help develop business cases for team and network projects.
• Collaborate with Facility Process Design, Real Estate & Facilities, and network teams to standardize designs.
• Facilitate Yokoten deployment of warehouse kaizen and standards across field locations.
• Prepare materials and data for training, presentations, and Kaizen events.
• Manage department expense budget monthly.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Time study

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management, supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Power BI

BPAKS

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Overview

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 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 Service Parts Operations Toyota Production System Promotions Department is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Analyst of TPS Promotions to join our team. This role is vital in leading the Service Parts Operations (SPO) Field organization to learn and apply Toyota Production System principles to achieve operational excellence in safety, quality, cost, and customer service. You will support Supply Chain network field locations—including Parts Distribution Centers (PDC’s), Parts Centers (PC’s), and 3rd Party Logistics partners (3PLs)—by developing, standardizing, and governing operational processes and kaizen activities that drive productivity improvements and labor cost Key Performance Indicator enhancements aligned with SPO Field Annual Plan objectives. Reporting directly to the TPS Promotions Department Manager, you will be responsible for executing the department’s Annual Plan strategy, facilitating network-wide improvement activities, and collaborating cross-functionally to promote continuous improvement and self-reliance across the SPO network. We are looking for a leader who embraces Toyota’s values, demonstrates strong project management and communication skills, and is committed to fostering a culture of operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing

• Support Senior Analysts in process improvement, project development and implementation across the PC’s, PDC’s & 3PL’s.
• Support labor and cost initiatives through “Gentani” (consumption rate) studies, Kaizen (continuous improvement) & Jishuken (autonomous study group) activity support.
• Support business case development for team and network projects.
• Work with Facility Process Design, Real Estate & Facilities, PDCs/PCs, business partners, and Strategy and Network teams to identify standards to ensure they are incorporated into project designs.
• Support “Yokoten” (horizontal deployment) of warehouse distribution kaizen and standards across field locations to ensure implementation with tracking through BPAKS (Best Practices & Kaizen Sharing).
• Prepare and present materials and/or data for training, presentations, conferences, kaizen’s, etc.
• Development and monthly management of department expense budget.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations management, supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, and/or 2+ years of experience in service parts distribution / lean distribution or equivalent work experience.
• Consensus building and management communication experience.
• Proven experience with developing project schedules, managing status, and reporting to management.
• Strong relationship-building/people skills/ability to influence team members in both small and larger groups.
• Demonstrated application of Standard Work, Time Study, Gentani, MIFC (Material & Information Flow Chart), TBP (Toyota Business Practice), JKK (Ji Koutei-Kanketsu or “Own Process Completion”) & A3 report writing in process improvement or process development.
• Ability to work varied shift hours as required.
• Microsoft office proficiency required.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.
• Added bonus if you have Experience using AutoCAD, Power BI, BPAKS and Alteryx/Tableau.
• Capital and expense budget planning experience.
• Responded effectively, innovatively, and timely to meet operational needs.
• Supply Chain fulfillment or NAMC (North American Manufacturing Company) manufacturing experience.

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)

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [e-mail].

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.