About this role
<p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%">The incumbent of this position, reporting to the Senior Manager: Dealer Planning, will be responsible for supporting planning and decision-making in the Dealer Planning Department to ensure an efficient outbound logistics process. This will involve optimizing dealer and other channels' orders/allocation and overseeing overall stock management functions, including dealer pipeline management. The role also requires cross-functional collaboration with other divisions in Toyota South Africa Motors and Toyota Tsusho Corporation. Additionally, the incumbent will lead the planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closing of departmental Kaizen-related projects.</span></p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:</span></p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dealer Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Monitor dealer performance regarding vehicle pipeline management.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee and manage the dealer entitlement/allocation process to ensure the equitable distribution of vehicles across all dealers.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maintain visibility of supply to the dealer network.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Identify areas for improvement and take action.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Support Toyota Academy of Learning for Africa with pipeline management presentations for sales managers’ induction and Dealer Principal Orientation Programme sessions.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Conduct visits to dealers and stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Stock Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensure visibility of central stock and future slot availability.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Monitor and manage unallocated stock in the supply chain.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Upload capacity from Global Production Planning System for local models.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Monitor and manage aged stock in the supply chain.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Identify areas for improvement and implement changes.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Manage and monitor run-out models.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Order Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maintain and manage optimal order limit levels.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Track vehicle order status concerning models, colors, and options.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Provide feedback to the Demand Planning section regarding suggested future orders from the source.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee the staff, fleet, and special vehicle allocation process.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Identify and implement improvements.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensure effective communication and feedback to the dealer network.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Prepare and present Stock Obeya meetings.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Prepare and present wholesale plan reports.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 18.0pt;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">New Vehicle Introduction Process</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Manage model supersessions.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee and monitor entitlement methodology.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Manage the backorder conversion process.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensure fair first allocation of vehicles.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maintain visibility of new vehicle stock.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Manage milestones, including order openings, order closing, and retail inception dates.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Identify areas for improvement and take necessary actions.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Project Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee project management tasks, including project planning, control, costing, and decision-making.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:<br><br></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NQF Level 6 qualification (minimum 360 credits on the Level 8 framework) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">At least 5 years of experience in Analytics or Supply Chain management.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">SAP knowledge and experience – Essential.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Automotive industry knowledge and experience – Essential.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">High degree of computer literacy – Essential.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Advanced Excel proficiency – Essential.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Power BI proficiency </span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">COMPETENCIES</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Strategic and analytical thinking.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Accurate information gathering and analysis.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Problem solving skills.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Effective decision-making.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Good communication skills, both written and verbal.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-align:left;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Must be capable of fulfilling the duties outlined in the job specifications.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:left;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">SPECIAL CONDITIONS</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">May be required to act in the capacity of surrounding posts.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">May be required to work overtime.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">May be required to travel and stay overnight.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">May be required to participate in development programs.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;line-height:150%;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%">THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S <strong>EMPLOYMENT EQUITY </strong>POLICY</span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%"> </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%"> </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%"> </span></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%">Closing Date: 23 July 2026</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:150%;margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p>