Director, Front-End Solution Development & Innovation

Toyota Automated Logistics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 1:

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics seeks a Director, Solution Development to lead the front-end solution development organization across the Americas. You will connect commercial strategy with customer solution definition, consulting, estimation, and solution architecture to accelerate sales growth and improve win rates.

The role bridges customer needs and executable concepts, driving standardization, innovation, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (MBA preferred).
• 10 years practical business experience in Material Handling Industry.
• Experience in Distribution Operations.
• Strong computer skills with: Network Analysis Tools, MS Office, CRM, AutoCAD, AutoMod, SKU Data Analysis, and Visio.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end solution development organization across Toyota Automated Logistics Americas.
• Bridge between customer needs and executable solution concepts; ensure opportunities move efficiently from qualification to concept development.
• Drive standardization, innovation, and technical excellence in solution development.
• Build a scalable solution development engine enabling faster response times and improved cost accuracy.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Account Management, Regional Sales, System Sales, and Sales Engineering to align priorities.
• Develop and maintain processes, standards, and methodologies for concept development and customer assessments.
• Drive capability growth through cross-training and upskilling initiatives.
• Travel to customer sites to support engagement (approx. 30%).

Skills

Industry experience

Distribution operations

Consulting leadership

Cross-functional

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office

CRM

AutoCAD

AutoMod

Visio

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics seeks a Director, Solution Development to lead the front-end solution development organization across the Americas. You will connect commercial strategy with customer solution definition, consulting, estimation, and solution architecture to accelerate sales growth and improve win rates.

The role bridges customer needs and executable concepts, driving standardization, innovation, and technical excellence.