Toyota Motor Europe is seeking a Product Specialist with a background in engineering, business, or economics and experience in the automotive sector, to join their Parts Management team in Brussels. The role focuses on enhancing the product strategy and sales performance of oil and chemical parts (like engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, etc.) across over 30 European markets.

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/division description

The Parts Management team is responsible for Planning, Development, Pricing and Performance drive of a wide range of Parts. Parts range from oil filters and windscreen washer fluid to bumpers and windshields. We are a team of many nationalities and work with 30+ different markets that buy the Parts. We work in a dynamic environment where fact-based and speedy decision making is key to achieve targets.

We are responsible for defining business and products strategies, implement them and manage the products lifecycle in collaboration with the National Sales & Marketing Companies (NMSC), VLV, Purchasing, Parts Supply Chain Group (PSCG) and Suppliers.

Your responsibilities

To study key success factors for oil and chemicals products, make recommendations to unlock the full sales potential, roll-out to markets, monitor and report performance.

Example of products that are in scope: engine oil, transmission oil, coolant, brake fluid, windscreen washer fluid, other fluids needed for vehicle maintenance and repair.

Key project steps are:

• Understand current products positioning
• Establish unique selling points
• Analyse market needs and potential
• Plan new products considering business case
• Calculate current performance per product per market
• Create product strategy to enhance sales across Europe
• Gather input and align proposal with all stakeholders
• Design and implement step-by-step action plan

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You hold a (masters) degree in engineering, business, economics or related field
• You have experience in the automotive sector
• You are interested in commercial business within a technical environment
• You have experience facing customers and building collaborative relationships
• You take ownership for the assigned responsibilities with a positive mindset
• You proactively communicate and deliver results in an autonomous manner
• You are curious and have strong analytical skills to investigate facts
• You have experience in project management
• You have experience working in a team and dealing with various stakeholders
• You have experience in handling high quantity of data and numbers with Excel, Power BI, Power Automate or other similar tools to create automated workflows, reports, calculation sheets…
• You have experience presenting complex problems in a simple manner based on facts, data and clear logic, while adapting to your audience (A3 report)
• You have experience with an ERP system (NPA, SAP, Oracle etc)
• Your values are in line with TOYOTA values (Toyota Way, 5Cs)

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.