Alok Vaish

Alok Vaish is the Group Vice President of Parts Distribution and Accessory Development at Toyota North America. He has been in this role since a significant organizational restructuring in 2019, which merged Toyota's inbound logistics and service parts operations into a new division aimed at enhancing efficiency and collaboration across the company.12

Professional Background

Vaish joined Toyota in 1992 as a kaizen engineer in Portland, Oregon. Over the years, he has held various management positions that span supplier development, procurement planning, strategic planning, and supply chain improvement. Before his current position, he spent two years at Toyota's headquarters in Nagoya, Japan, where he focused on increasing sales and customer service through the Parts Operation Division for distributors across Europe, Africa, and America.1

Education

He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Pilani, India. His early exposure to kaizen principles at Tata Motors has significantly influenced his approach to continuous improvement within Toyota's operations.1

Current Role and Responsibilities

In his current role, Vaish is responsible for overseeing logistics, packaging, and operational facilities related to parts distribution and accessory development. He emphasizes the integration of best practices from both inbound logistics and service parts to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization. His leadership is characterized by a focus on collaboration across traditional boundaries within the company.13

Location

Alok Vaish is based in Plano, Texas, United States.4