PDC Operations Planning Coordinator… at Toyota Canada · Bowmanvil…

Job Description

PDC Operations Planning Coordinator (24 Month Contract/Acting)

Rank 3

Bowmanville, ON (Onsite)

Deadline: This posting will close by May 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $67,200 - $88,200. The offered salary will be based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications.

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting opportunity for a PDC Operations Planning Coordinator to support our Eastern Canada Parts Distribution Centre (ECPDC) team. This is a 24-month contract opportunity and will report to the Operations Planning Team Lead.

The selected candidate will act as liaison between the leadership team and logistics partners. The individual will assist the Operations Planning Team Lead with summary analysis to aid Kaizen initiatives, pilot project implementation and reporting out to management. In addition, the successful incumbent will work to help the PDC Management Team with reporting and year-over-year analysis of various KPI’s; and will serve as back-up for others in the Operations Planning team.

What We’ll Bring:

Company & Culture

• 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
• Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately
• Associate vehicle discount program
• Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits

What You’ll be Doing:

Receiving Support

• Liaison between Operations Leadership team and Parts Supply & Logistics team to coordinate and schedule all inbound freight including 3PL/OSS transfers
• Interprets SPAO shipping reports to maintain steady inbound line volumes
• Tracks all inbound shipments to ensure adherence to scheduled arrival windows and carrier on time performance
• Coordinates receiving/shipping functions between PDC and 3PL Partners
• Prepare & 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

Inventory Support

• Perform a wide range of duties investigating 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
• Parts Supply advises PDC OH requirements and balance inventory between the PDC and 3PL/OSS as required

PDC Support

• 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
• Orders PDC Office and Dept 20 Supplies
• Reports on usage & cost saving alternatives, utilizing a Kanban system for ordering
• Communicate with our 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
• Other duties as required

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

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. Please note TCI may use AI-powered tools to assist us with initial screening and assessment.  Talent Acquisition Specialists always review all applications and Hiring Managers always make final hiring decisions throughout the selection process.

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