Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to grow and challenge what’s possible with us.

Who we’re looking for

Newark, New Jersey’s Vehicle Distribution Center (VDC) is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Sr Planning Analyst.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide oversight of the facing VDC’s 3PL supporting the production at Southeast Toyota and Lexus Southern. These functions include: monitoring vehicle processing, minimizing dwell with finish vehicle shipping, and coordinating repairs of damaged vehicles, and traveling SET monthly or as needed to support Genchi Genbutsu activities. This role supports the Newark Vehicle Distribution Center’s objectives by tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and facilitating continues improvement activities.

What you’ll be doing

• Support 3PL vehicle processing, including monitoring vehicle velocity, daily FQA compliance, quality audits.

• Monitor Vehicle shipping, which includes verifying dwell reports and prioritizing vehicle shipments with our Truck carriers. Ensuring vehicles released from Quality hold are shipped promptly. Supporting Region Special Event and hot customer service requests.

• Coordinate vehicle repairs that occurred in-transit at the facing VDC rail ramps. Requires providing support to our 3PL inspection companies, ensuring FIFO is being followed for vehicle repairs, and identify opportunities in reduce repair to release dwell.

• Verify monthly 3PL billing and invoicing and work with TLS Vehicle Processing Systems to ensure timely payment

• Travel to 3PL monthly or as needed to support Genchi Genbutsu activities.

• Track PPO processing daily/weekly/monthly and be proactive in identifying any processing bottlenecks and/or quality trends. Work with TLS VPO to understand long term PPO content and ensure the 3PL has the labor and equipment to support.

• Track the number of vehicles awaiting repair from in-transit damages. Work with 3PL Inspection company and Rail carriers to identify any damage trends. Ensure supporting body shops can repair in a timely manner and support Kaizen activities to reduce repair dwell.

• Work with TLS Planning to identify alternatives if there are risks to Port capacity or future vessel arrivals.

What You Bring

• High School Education or Equivalent

• 2-5 years of relevant / progressive work experience (in similar field and/or industry)

• Experience in Supply Chain Management or Operations

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 app suite

• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI

Bonus (If You Have)

• Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS)

• Knowledge and thorough understanding of the TPS (Toyota Problem Solving) & TBP (Toyota Business Practice)

• Completed a JKK (Ji Koutei Kanketsu)

• Experience with NVS, VLS, Hyperion Query, PowerBI, & BRIO

• Completed a TBP Panel (Toyota Business Practice – Problem Solving)

• Experience developing clear & effective business cases and presenting to various levels internally and externally

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

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Flexible work options based on business needs

• 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, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if eligible and/or applicable)

The annual base salary range for this position is $103,800.00 - $168,700.00

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, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.