Lead strategic capacity growth initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in long-term planning, network projects, and environmental cost control.

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.

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

• 2x / year, you calculate Vehicle Logistics Transportation requirements, communicate 3 years plan, and get Logistics Partners commitment to meet demand.
• You proactively identify constraints/problems to achieve stable Logistics.
• For any Network Project or business change (e.g. new Logistic Route), you define VLG requirements (Safety, Quality, CO2, Lead-time and volume towards TME Purchasing and coordinate Sourcing process (gathering stakeholder’s evaluation) till end.
• When required, you support Network projects in providing necessary data,
• Through understanding & controlling, you drive our Cost reduction activities by involving all VLG members. You coordinate actual status vers plan and report to higher management
• You support VLG Cost Control & Budget Monitoring by ensuring accurate reporting in a visual manner to Management within the specified deadlines.

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• Education level: You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or Purchasing.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Manufacturing environment, Logistics or Project Management within an international company.
• Highly developed analytical skills, accuracy and reliability. Strong planning and organisation skills is required.
• You can work both autonomously, setting your own work schedule and demonstrate flexibility when required by the team or business.
• Functionally you have a strong knowledge of Office 365 applications (Excel, Access, PBI)
• Business understanding and affinity with automotive industry.
• Clear, effective and professional communication is required, both verbally and written.
• Fluent in English, any other European language is an asset

You have a Toyota DNA, this means:

• Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets
• Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style and you take a customer-oriented approach
• Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible
• Curiosity: you combine imagination and fact-based observation
• Coaching: you share knowledge, feedback with your colleagues, and celebrate each other’s success

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits:

• Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
• Meal and eco vouchers;
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

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.