Local Inventory Controller

Toyota; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Job security

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Discretionary staff bonuses

Staff discounts

Onsite cafe and parking

Job summary

Toyota New Zealand is seeking to fill a 14-month fixed-term role in Palmerston North within its Parts Operations team. The successful candidate will help ensure the right parts are available at the right time, working across procurement, forecasting and logistics to support smooth operations.

You will engage with local suppliers, analyse demand trends and support cross-functional teams to resolve stock issues.

Qualifications

• Able to analyse stock data and forecast requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Great time-management with multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and proactive learner.

Responsibilities

• Manage local supplier inventory and keep stock levels aligned with demand.
• Analyse stock requirements, process weekly purchase requests and prepare monthly forecasts.
• Monitor pricing, minimum-order quantities, supplier lead times and freight movements.
• Keep stakeholders informed about stock availability and order progress.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve stock and logistics issues.
• Create and maintain accurate data in JDE.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

JDE

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your inventory career with an iconic New Zealand company?

Reporting to the Manager, Parts Operations, this 14-month fixed-term role is a fantastic opportunity to get behind the scenes of Toyota New Zealand’s Parts Operations team in Palmerston North and play a part in keeping things moving.

At the heart of the role is making sure the right parts are in the right place at the right time. From spotting demand trends and forecasting what’s coming next, to working with local suppliers and connecting with teams across the business, there’s plenty of variety and lots to get involved in.

Along the way, you’ll gain valuable exposure to inventory control, forecasting, purchasing and logistics, while building your knowledge of how an iconic New Zealand company operates.

This is a brilliant opportunity to build your experience inside Toyota New Zealand, learn from a great team and make connections. Better still, it’s a chance to get your foot in the door and see where a career with one of New Zealand’s most iconic companies could take you.

What’s involved in the role:

• Managing local supplier inventory and keeping stock levels aligned with demand
• Analysing stock requirements, actioning weekly purchase requests and preparing monthly forecasts
• Monitoring pricing, minimum-order quantities, supplier lead times and freight movements
• Keeping key stakeholders informed about stock availability and order progress
• Working with suppliers and internal teams to resolve stock and logistics issues
• Creating and maintaining accurate data in JDE

About you:

If you’re someone who enjoys learning, likes getting into the detail and brings great energy to what you do, this could be a fantastic next step!

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and being part of a collaborative team. You’ll be naturally curious, happy to ask questions and keen to learn from the people around you, while bringing your own positive and proactive approach to the role.

To be successful you will need:

• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn and listen
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to balance multiple deadlines
• Confident using computer systems and technology - experience with JDE is advantageous

At Toyota New Zealand we value our team and are proud to offer:

• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Fantastic job security
• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Discretionary staff bonuses
• Staff discounts across our range of products
• A subsidised onsite café and free parking
• The opportunity to work in a global organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do
• A team with an exceptional culture

So who are we?

Toyota New Zealand is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan and in 2025 celebrated 38 years of vehicle market leadership in New Zealand. As the country’s leading automotive brand, Toyota is focused on winning the hearts of New Zealanders through exceptional customer experience and mobility for all.

We want to make mobility available to everyone through accessible, affordable and safe innovation and technology that enhances New Zealanders’ lives. We back positive progress through our own behaviours, community involvement, sponsorships and inclusivity, while working to be a sustainable business that supports initiatives and programmes that care for our environment.

At Toyota New Zealand, we celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an employer committed to equal opportunity and to supporting individuals from all walks of life. We are also committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you have any special requirements that would help you put your best foot forward during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application message.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand through New Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.