As a Demand Planning Specialist at Toyota Parts Supply Chain Group in Diest, Belgium, you will ensure accurate sales forecasting and inventory optimization to support timely parts availability across Europe. The role involves project management, process improvement (Kaizen), and cross-functional problem-solving, all within a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment.

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

The team consists of 9 members, including 2 contractors and 1 intern, with a total of 6 full-time equivalent (FTE) roles including the Demand Planning Specialist position. It’s a diverse and collaborative group focused on delivering efficient and accurate supply chain operations.

Your responsibilities

• Appropriate Sales forecasting process and accuracy ensuring on time availability ensuring end customer demand (regular and irregular)
• Project management on various forecast accuracy improvement activities to have lener inventory condition (Kaizen mindset)
• Problem solving with Toyota external and TME internal related divisions on stock & forecast abnormalities respecting the Toyota way
• Various process mapping & kaizen activities in view of a major new logistics software roll out
• KPI follow up and analysis resulting in action plans to close any potential gap to meet the targets

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
•  Outgoing & proactive personality with excellent project management & teamwork skills with customer mindset
•  Master or Bachelor in procurement/supply chain or related discipline is an asset
• Problem solver with hands on mentality
• Genuinely interested in the automotive industry & supply chain management 
• Attention to detail and enjoys working in an active supply environment
• Excellent knowledge on Power BI reporting, office 365 applications
• Automation proces and/or AI tools experience
• 3 to 5 year's experience in demand planning is a plus

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.