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

• Manage procurement and inventory control for parts sourced from Japan, Thailand, South Africa, and the USA.
• Monitor backorders, overstock, and allocation rates daily; investigate and resolve root causes of recurring issues.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze gaps, and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Analyze air order trends and implement countermeasures to minimize air freight costs.
• Work cross-functionally with supply and TME teams to enhance parts availability for overseas customers.
• Lead regular meetings with overseas suppliers, prioritizing customer needs and fostering strong partnerships.
• Address customer inquiries with ownership and a customer-first mindset.

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field, with relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from complex data.
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach.
• Detail-oriented and thrives in a dynamic supply chain environment.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent coordination, organizational, and communication skills.
• Committed to precision and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and engage directly with operations (Gemba).
• Proficient in MS Office 365, including Power BI.

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.