Supply Chain Specialist

Get to know your team and responsibilities

Team description

Parts Supply Chain Group mission is to deliver the right product (service parts, accessories and information) at the right time, through lean integrated logistics, exceeding Customer & Stakeholder expectation, with engaged members realising a sustainable future.

These parts arrive from different suppliers or plants all over the world to Diest (Belgium), where they are distributed directly to the final customer or to our Regional Depots/ National sales companies.

Our Network structure staffs 1500 Toyota members, we deliver to over 3500 garages and 44 regional warehouses within Europe, Russia and North Africa.

You will be part of Parts Supply Division,  Inventory Control & Project team

Your responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate inventory of parts/accessories in TPCE main WH and the regional depots through proper parameters & policies to allow most effective supply to our PSCG customers in a cost-efficient manner.
• Appropriate daily operations Inventory Analysis ensuring on time availability of parts & accessories considering end customer demand (support function)
• Perform regular inventory gap analysis and find best method/reporting format
• Project management on various Inventory control improvement activities leading to Lean inventory (Kaizen mindset)
• Problem solving with Toyota external and TME internal related divisions on stock abnormalities respecting the Toyota Way.
• KPI follow up and analysis resulting is action plans to close any potential gap to meet the targets

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
•  Have a Master in Logistics, Procurement or related discipline
• You have minimum 5 years’ experience in field of Inventory Management and in leading or being part of a team delivering improvements
• You have strong project management skills and an eye to identify critical issues, enabling you to work independently as well as in teamwork with customer mindset
• Problem solver with hands on mentality
• Attention to detail and enjoys working in an active supply environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good coordination, organisational and communication skills.
• Handle job with care and precision, in-line with deadlines.
• Motivated to travel and work at the process (Gemba
• Good analytical skills
• Strong knowledge on Office 365 applications, including PowerBI

Our offer

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;
• Company car and energy card;
• 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.