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Toyota Motor Europe

Specialist Long Term Capacity, Cost & Carbon Management Vehicle Logistics Group

Evere

FULL TIME

September 5, 2024

In a nutshell:
Lead strategic capacity growth initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in long-term planning, network projects, and environmental cost control.
Company Information:
TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.
We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.
Your team and your responsibilities:
Team description

Vehicle Logistics Group (VLG) is responsible for the transportation (whether by vessel, rail or truck) of Toyota and Lexus vehicles from our overseas – and local plants, to ports of export, inland compounds and/or retailers in Europe.

For those countries (called SPIL), where we assume responsibility until the retailer, our vehicles are customised (Post Production Option Installations) and checked (Pre-Delivery Inspection) in our hubs, all strategically located within Europe.

The Vehicle Logistics Group seeks to challenge ‘Plant-to-Retailer’ lead-time, improve delivery performance and reduce cost through the application of Toyota Production System.

Your responsibilities

  • To support the above, you will be appointed as VLG Leader for Long Term Capacity, Sourcing & Carbon Management. Main areas of responsibilities are :
Long Term Planning (60%) :
  • Determine & Confirm Long term Capacity Requirements to TME Purchasing by analysing 3 Year Sales & Production Plan (Original & Revised Annual Plan) from our Sales Planning Organisation.
  • Define Volume by Route (From – TO) and provide volume info to Logistics Partners to secure capacity for coming 12~24 months.
  • Identify constraints/problems to achieve stable Logistics.
  • Where and when tendering is required, establish Planning & Engineering Operational Requirements (Window between VLG & Purchasing)
  • Issue Request for Logistic Partner Selection Sheet including VLG requirements, from a Safety, Quality, Lead-time and volume view point;
  • Coordinate Logistics Partner Supplier Proposal (LPSP) internally by gathering stakeholder’s evaluation (Safety, Quality & Lead-time) prior to Management approval.


Network review Projects (20%):
  • Determine Space Requirements (Facilitator of Yard Development) by analysing 3 Year Sales & Production Plan ;
  • Interface between Network Team & Purchasing
  • Review opportunities to re-design our network based on ongoing changes in the market and identify impact of network changes on future cost levels;
  • When required, support Key Network projects in providing necessary support.


Environmental & Cost control (30%):
  • Maintain 5 Year Cost, Carbon & Investment Plan (Owner of Mid-Term Business Plan) :
  • Study for all TME Routes CO2 emissions per mode, report on a regular basis and highlight impact of any network changes;
  • Get familiar with VLG Budget Monitoring and reporting by:
  • Learning and using A&F reporting tools (Hyperion, Oracle, CTS…);
  • Support monitoring of G&A, CAPEX & Cost of sales;
  • Ensure accurate reporting in a visual manner to Management within the specified deadlines;
  • Support monthly KPI (€/unit) per category.
  • Cost Reduction activities (Hub) : Through understanding & controlling, proactively propose kaizen ideas to contribute to Toyota’s competitiveness.

Want to know more about how it is to work at Toyota? Check-out Working at Toyota Motor Europe Or Meet the people working at Toyota Motor Europe


Your Profile:
  • You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
  • University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business.
  • Min 3 years of experience in Project Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing environment within an international company.
  • Clear, open and professional communication, both verbal and written
  • Strong ownership, leadership and ability to work with others
  • Deep numerical, logical and analytical skills
  • Ability to develop creative ways for cost improvement
  • Planning, coordination and organization skills
  • Result oriented, commercial acumen & service minded proactive attitude
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel; Access and Power BI is an asset
  • Automotive minded and knowledge of European culture (customer behaviours) and trends

We offer:Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits. We provide flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office. You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year. If you want to know more, please check-out our Career and Benefits page.
A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace:At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.
If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.
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