Overview

Who we are

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Production Control department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Analyst – Logistics Operations - 1st Shift

Reporting to the Manager PC Logistics Operations, the person in this role will support the Production Control department's objective to provide safe and efficient operations that minimize cost and meet manufacturing requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Daily communication with Manufacturing and Production Control members to resolve issues and continuous logistics optimization
• Collection and analysis of daily KPI data to achieve Hoshin and operational targets
• Work with Route Planning, Logistics Partners, Ordering and Suppliers to develop efficient logistics designs
• Study of future logistics change requirements and conduct analysis of efficiency / cost impact.
• Responsible for managing conflicting business requirements, model change management, daily parts/operational issues and ensuring all logistics operations objectives are met.
• Data Management and Calculation Accuracy are key to success in this position.  Must maintain high organizational skills at a detail level with a clear understanding of the overall impact to the total logistics image.
• Problem Solving and decision making are critical to this position. These aspects will be needed to make supply chain decisions that have potential to impact production.
• Build and maintain strong relationships (internal/external) through mutual trust and respect to deliver and receive complex information in a clear/concise method that cross cultural and organizational lines.
• Lead safety and productivity improvement initiatives
• Lead, request, and monitor recovery of abnormal conditions that occur in the supply chain

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) or at least 2 year of equivalent professional work experience in a Logistics role
• High level proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Process management experience with cross departmental impact.  Must be able to develop and follow operating procedures and measure results utilizing process control standards and KPI’s
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Production Control and Supply Chain flow and function
• Ability to represent the department by effectively and independently communicating (via presentations and written communications) to all levels of the organization
• Experience and basic understanding of Toyota Way principles of problem solving (Including TPS, TBP, Hoshin, OJD, JIT)
• KPI Management/Visualization experience
• Ability to work 0vertime up to 30%
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

​Added bonus if you have

• Internal logistics, Supply Chain, Parts Ordering, and Packaging experience
• Experience in data analysis and visualization
• Experience in Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
• Functional project management skills
• Developing project strategies, problem-solving and countermeasures
• Dock schedule, ILMS, FVM, OWK, e-Kanban, and SQL knowledge

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, child care, schools and more
• Flexible spending accounts
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. 

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 or need assistance with your application?  Check out the How to Apply section of our careers page on Toyota.com or send an email to [email protected]