Service Tooling Consultant

Job Title

Service Tooling Consultant

Job Description

We are proud to present that as of April 1, 2026, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore are unified to one brand, called Toyota Automated Logistics. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

At a glance

As a Service Tooling Consultant, you will play a key role in shaping and continuously improving the Service Tooling landscape that supports the global Life Cycle Services organization across Toyota Automated Logistics and Vanderlande. Working closely with Product Management, Process Owners, Business Stakeholders, and development partners, you will drive the design, governance, and evolution of critical service platforms such as IBM Maximo and JD Edwards, ensuring operational excellence, business continuity, and long-term business value.

Your Impact

• Act as the solution owner for Service Tooling platforms, including IBM Maximo, ensuring effective governance and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and manage the Service Tooling roadmap, prioritizing capabilities that support strategic and operational goals.
• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into scalable and standardized solution designs.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of tooling capabilities that enhance Life Cycle Services processes across Toyota Automated Logistics and Vanderlande.
• Manage the complete Service Tooling release lifecycle, from planning and testing to deployment and adoption.
• Support Service Excellence initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and operational improvements.
• Deliver Service Tooling activities within the framework of the Transitional Service Agreement (TSA), ensuring business continuity and operational stability.

What makes you a great fit?

• Several years of experience in IT product management, service management, process information management, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Maximo or a comparable Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform.
• Proven track record in managing solution roadmaps, releases, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into practical IT solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, ideally gained in multinational and matrix organizations.
• Master's degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Excellent English language skills and willingness to travel internationally (10-20%).

What you can look forward to?

This position offers a gross monthly salary range from €4.950,- up to € 6.600,- depending on your experience.

In addition to your salary, you will receive the following secondary employment benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget allowing you to purchase 20 additional days);
• Health & Wellbeing budget (€300 per year);
• Travel allowance or full public transport reimbursement;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (40% home / 60% office);
• Collective pension scheme;
• Discounts on (supplementary) health insurance with VGZ.
• Company car (lease car);
• Bonus scheme;
• Modern facilities: on-site fitness, physiotherapy, and/or coaching.

Ready to join Toyota Automated Logistics? We look forward to hearing from you!
We look forward to your application. No cover letter is required, just send us your CV and relevant qualifications.

Your contact for questions:
Melanie Lange, +49 (0)231 9794-3438
 
Who we are: 
At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions.

Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end-to-end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics. 
 
Diversity & Inclusion: 
At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request. 

Working at Toyota Automated Logistics

At Toyota Automated Logistics, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automated warehousing by designing and integrating innovative solutions that empower our customers to achieve a lasting competitive advantage. We turn bold ideas into practical solutions by learning quickly, adapting constantly, and delivering real impact. Your work shapes a better future, strengthening our customers, enriching our communities, and contributing to a more connected, sustainable society. As part of a global industry leader, you help build enduring customer partnerships and deliver long-term value and meaningful impact where it matters most.

Our core values guide how we work and how we show up for one another every day. We make an impact by doing what’s right and staying customer focused. We innovate boldly by being curious, agile, and shaping the future of Toyota Automated Logistics. We are stronger together, inspiring collaboration across teams, functions, and geographies and honor every voice. Above all, we demonstrate respect for people by prioritizing safety, inclusion, and trust, and by valuing every voice and contribution.

You are part of an open, inclusive, and respectful culture that puts people first and upholds safety in every decision we make. You are empowered to own your impact, collaborate with motivated colleagues across the globe, and turn ideas into practical, future-ready solutions for customers. We offer a flexible, modern work environment, strong learning and global career opportunities, enabling you to grow both personally and professionally.

Together, we build a high performing organization where innovation, reliability, and respect go hand in hand, and where your contribution truly matters.