PDC Operations Planning Coordinator (24 Month Contract/Acting)

Toyota Motor Corporation•Brossard, QC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has an opportunity for a PDC Operations Planning Coordinator to support the Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC) team. This is a 24-month contract role reporting to the Operations Planning Team Lead. The selected candidate will act as a liaison between the leadership team and logistics partners, assist with summary analysis for Kaizen initiatives, pilot project implementation, and management reporting. The role also involves supporting the PDC Management Team with KPI reporting and year-over-year analysis, and serving as a backup for other members of the Operations Planning team.

Requirements

University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline or 2 years parts operations equivalent experience.
Intermediate to advanced technical qualification including – MS Office & MS Excel, SharePoint, SAP WMS, or related systems.
Professional and customer service focused across verbal and written communication.
Quality focused with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent critical thinking and resolution oriented.
High level of personal initiative.
Proven team player with knowledge of how to build relationships.
Aptitude to maintain multiple and changing priorities.
Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between Operations Leadership team and Parts Supply & Logistics team to coordinate and schedule all inbound freight including 3PL/OSS transfers.
Interpret SPAO shipping reports to maintain steady inbound line volumes.
Track all inbound shipments to ensure adherence to scheduled arrival windows and carrier on-time performance.
Coordinate receiving/shipping functions between PDC and 3PL Partners.
Prepare and communicate all required and relevant information to the PDC for unloading/receiving operations, including: ASNs, incoming backorders, lines, seal changes, delays etc.
Maintain, schedule, and update all inbound deliveries and adjustments in EWM.
Monitor daily expedited shipments including FedEx, UPS, custom goods, and direct to dealer parts.
Document and submit all transport claims for PSCO, local vendor partners and Dealer Returns.
Confirm receipt of daily dealer returns, communicating POD to carriers and investigating any discrepancies.
Investigate inventory by resolving inbound discrepancies and reporting the accuracy of local deliveries.
Investigate local inbound discrepancies, PSCO inbound discrepancies and communicate non-scans to TMNA team.
Advise PDC OH requirements and balance inventory between the PDC and 3PL/OSS as required.
Administer PDC Work Wear Program.
Submit expense reports on behalf of the PDC staff.
Scan and electronically file all paperwork to adhere to compliance regulations.
Order PDC Office and Dept 20 Supplies.
Report on usage & cost saving alternatives, utilizing a Kanban system for ordering.
Communicate with WCPDC counterparts to Yokoten best practices within the PDCs.
Serve as back-up during vacations and unplanned absences for the Operations Planning team.
Set up & maintain blanket Purchase Orders for both Operating and Capital Expenditures for the PDC.
Assist with the implementation of various Kaizens throughout the PDC.
Track & maintain the fleet RF Scanners, Walkie Talkies, and Locker assignments for PDC floor Team Members.
Maintain PDC organizational charts and Associate Administration Database with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
Assist PDC leadership with the coordination and execution of various PDC-specific events.
Act as the liaison between Head Office and the PDC for the rollout of special programs and initiatives.
Perform other duties as required.