Production and Logistics Planning Engineer

TOYOTA TSUSHO EUROPE S.A.

Job Description

We are looking for a Production & Logistics Planning Engineer who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and continuously improving production and logistics operations to ensure efficient, high-quality, and on-time customer deliveries in a dynamic automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan production lines and truck/transport operations efficiently in line with customer orders and shipment plans, supporting high-quality and on-time (JIT) delivery.
• Ensure effective coordination and information flow between the Planning Department and Production, Warehouse, Quality, Purchasing, Sales and Logistics teams.
• Follow up customer orders, shipment requests requirements, and take the necessary actions.
• Coordinate factory activities from a planning and control perspective to support the achievement of defined targets.
• Monitor and analyse inventory levels in line with the company’s stock policy, and support actions to manage inventory risks.
• Follow up fixed assets and operational equipment from a planning and control perspective.
• Compare planned and actual production, shipment and inventory figures, analyse deviations and prepare regular reports.
• Report extraordinary situations, abnormalities and operational risks to the relevant manager and departments in a timely manner.
• Ensure follow-up and maintenance of documentation related to ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, support record management activities, and actively participate in internal and external audits.
• Apply the STOP-CALL-WAIT approach when required and inform the relevant parties.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement, Kaizen, digital transformation, automation and efficiency projects.
• Work in compliance with company procedures, quality standards, environmental requirements, and occupational health and safety rules.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager or the company in line with business needs, and adapt to changes in responsibilities when required by company operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in production and logistics planning within the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of production planning, logistics, inventory management, and reporting processes.

Required Skills

• Good command of English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (especially Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (preferably SAP).
• Knowledge of AI Tools and Digital Technologies.
• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen and efficiency improvement projects.