Job Description Inventory Planning Specialist Rank 4 Scarborough, ON (Hybrid) Deadline: Please apply before October 2nd. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting full-time permanent opportunity to support our Sales & Inventory Planning department. This job opportunity will report to the Manager, Inventory Planning The selected candidate will assist achievement of “Right Car, Right Place, Right Time” through ordering, forecasting, and distribution of vehicles. What We’ll Bring: Company & Culture A hybrid work environment A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer Benefits Competitive compensation package including bonus Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately Company pension plan with additional employer contributions Associate vehicle discount program Reimbursement programs (tuition & fitness) Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits Sabbatical leave program What You’ll be Doing: Dealer Allocation: Drive the allocation of vehicles to dealers, ensuring fair distribution by demand, capacity, and corporate goals. Handle repossession/wholesale requests, and allocation adjustments. Maintain transparency through reporting and communication with Zones and Dealers. Production & Ordering: Oversee monthly production ordering and allocation cycles, including timelines, configuration changes, new model launches, ETAs, shipments, and special vehicle requests. Inventory & Sales Analysis: Assess sales performance (mix, velocity, allocation) to inform production forecasts. Oversee incoming and on-ground inventory, producing reports to guide efficient inventory management. Launch Planning: Act as the allocation spearhead for new vehicle launches, coordinating with Product Planning and Sales Division. Participate in Launch Committees to align ordering and allocation strategies with corporate goals. Collaboration & Guidance: Partner with TMNA and cross-functional teams (Marketing, PR, Technical Training, Logistics, Zones) on projects and special requests. Continuous Improvement & Systems: Maintain key systems (S4/IBP, BI, FOT) and drive process improvements (PDCA/Kaizen) across ordering and allocation activities. Other: Conduct ad-hoc studies and plan for long-term production planning initiatives What You’ll Bring: College/University degree/diploma in business, automotive marketing, or similar discipline. Preferably three years’ related experience in Automotive Sales / Inventory / Marketing or similar discipline. Knowledge of vehicle ordering and distribution. Microsoft Office with focus on strong Excel knowledge. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Proven aptitude for initiating and improving processes to increase efficiencies. About Us Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives. What Sets Us Apart? A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility. What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. #LI-MC1 #LI-Hybrid About Toyota in Canada Toyota has a proud legacy of over 50 years of operating in Canada with three affiliated companies responsible for the manufacturing, sales and financing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada. These are Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. From exhilarating design and revolutionary manufacturing processes, to innovations in safety and connectivity, we’re building vehicles that make our roads safer, our communities cleaner and inspire our customers and employees to make the most of every journey. On this site you can view open positions for both Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. For open positions at our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant located in Cambridge, please click here. You can also learn more about all three companies below. Toyota Canada Inc. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is responsible for the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service of Toyota and Lexus products and services across Canada. With our 287 dealer partners, we strive to deliver industry leading experiences for our customers. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and Parts Distribution Centres in Toronto and Vancouver. Toyota Financial Services Toyota Financial Services (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario. At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is constantly seeking new ways to innovate by creating products and services that add value for our customers. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Having produced more than eight million vehicles, we are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America. Recent investments at its facilities in Ontario will allow for increased production of the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models in addition to the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450H vehicles.
