In a nutshellToyota Motor Europe offers an 18-month Graduate Program in Planning & control department at its Parts Centre in Diest, Belgium. The key task is to deliver monthly resource planning to secure warehouse operations & daily management of gaps to deliver plan. Also, the role combines training and hands-on experience, leading to a specialist position. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering, logistics, or automotive, are fluent in English and Dutch, and show strong leadership and problem-solving skills.Company InformationTOYOTA 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.Your team and your responsibilitiesTeam descriptionParts 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.Planning & Control department mission is to deliver planning of warehouse operations in line with just in time principle of Toyota to meet customer demand with minimum cost by proactively confirming logistics change points, also confirming progress of daily operations and taking lead in problem solving to achieve output.You will first join the planning & control department as a graduate (18 months minimum) & then transition to a specialist position.Your responsibilities
Proactively grasp changing business needs & Logistic change points
Deliver monthly workforce planning required to secure WH operations
Collaborate with key stakeholders & secure consensus
Confirm progress of daily operations & report performance
Initiative-taking for problem solving by Toyota method & reflect learnings
Standardize tasks & strive for continuous improvement
Your ProfileFor TME Graduate positions we are targeting recent University Graduates (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)
You are fluent in English (TME’s business language) and Dutch is an asset
You are a career starter (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)
You have a bachelor / master degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering
Your values are in line with the Toyota way
You have experience in project management
You are analytical and can visualise data
You are structured, logical and rational
You are a team player with excellent communication & collaboration skills
You take initiative and ownership
You are willing to lead a team in a planning environment
You have a desire to learn, grow and develop your skills & competences
You master Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI and other Microsoft 365 tools
We offerWe 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:
Permanent contract and a structured 18-month Graduate Development Programme
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;
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.
A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaceAt 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.
