Manager, Planning & Logistics

The Friedkin Group•Westfield, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Planning and Logistics, under the leadership of the Sr. Manager, Planning/Logistics and Operations, is responsible for leading day and night shift strategic and tactical logistics planning activities to support customer demand for Toyota vehicles. This position is focused on logistics execution, vehicle flow optimization, and performance management, ensuring alignment with daily, weekly, and monthly shipping demand while improving the Vehicle Process Center's (VPC) operational efficiency and throughput.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; plus at least 8 years of supervisory or an equivalent combination of education and experience
7-9 years Experience in vehicle or asset flow management, production planning, inventory control, and transportation/logistics operations
Knowledge of SAP S4/HANA, Denodo, and Tableau
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
Continuous Improvement Process
Forecasting
Process Improvement
Inventory Control
Analytical Skills
Material Requirements Planning
SAP Applications Intermediate-Advanced
Demand Planning
Accountability
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and accountability for daily vehicle flow, planning and develop inventory flow strategies to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall vehicle velocity by driving continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with internal teams (Operations, Quality, Planning) and external partners (Rail, Carriers, Contractors) to ensure seamless execution of logistics operations
Manage communication and coordination with logistics partners including R&R, VASCOR and Union Pacific Railroad
Manage operational performance metrics including VPH, BOM, inventory health, and throughput
Support labor and resource planning aligned with operational demand
Lead inventory control and reconciliation processes to ensure system and physical accuracy
Leverage reporting tools and systems to drive data-based decisions and improve operational visibility
Lead Lean Daily Management (LDM) execution, including KPI reviews, daily production meetings, and performance alignment
Identify process gaps, reduce inefficiencies, and implement scalable solutions to improve flow, reduce rework, and enhance overall performance