Logistics Operations Assistant Manager, Test Course Operations

About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

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TEAM
Toyota is redefining what it means to move. We're challenging the current state of mobility by enhancing the movement of people, goods, information and energy. Centered around three core concepts - A Living Laboratory™, Human-Centered, and Ever Evolving City™ - Woven City serves as a test course for mobility to fulfill our purpose of well-being for all.

We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, weavers (residents, workers and visitors) to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.

For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an Assistant Manager for the Logistics Operations Planning Team, responsible for city-wide supply chain strategy, service planning, and execution within Woven City.
This role aims to design and promote new supply chain models embedded in the city, connecting manufacturing, distribution, retail, and daily-life services, and driving their real-world deployment toward a sustainable urban supply chain ecosystem.
This position reports to the Head of Logistics Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES::
• Planning, development, and roadmap creation for the supply chain and logistics network in Woven City
• Leading optimization initiatives across the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, storage, distribution, and last-mile delivery
• Planning, executing, and evaluating Proof of Concept (PoC) projects to drive supply chain transformation
• Leading collaboration with various partners such as suppliers, startups, and IT partners to promote joint initiatives
• Structuring issues from a consulting-oriented perspective and driving projects strategically to achieve expected outcomes
• Planning and implementing new supply chain services utilizing digital technologies such as IoT, data analytics, and AI
• Engaging with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC Japan) and other Toyota Group companies to promote collaboration and co-create next generation urban supply chain models

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS::
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in in-house logistics operation planning, launch, or daily operation management
• Logical thinking and strong problem solving skills
• Proactiveness in identifying issues and engaging stakeholders to drive resolution
• Daily level English proficiency and business level Japanese proficiency (N1 equivalent)

NICE TO HAVES::
• Experience in planning and executing supply chain transformation and optimization projects
• Experience in new business development and digital transformation in the logistics domain
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with on-site operational insight
• Experience in planning and driving PoC and pilot projects
• Experience and knowledge in smart city, urban development, and city planning domains
• Hands-on experience with logistics systems and software (e.g., WMS, TMS, OMS) and data utilization
• Experience in project management (PM or PMO)
• Experience in problem solving and improvement using TPS (Toyota Production System)

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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.