Local Inventory & Forecast Coordinator (14‑Month FTC)

Qjumpers; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Discretionary staff bonuses

Staff discounts

Subsidised onsite cafe

Free parking

Job summary

Toyota New Zealand is seeking an Inventory Controller in Palmerston North on a 14-month fixed-term contract. You will help ensure the right parts are in the right place at the right time, supporting demand forecasting and collaboration with local suppliers and internal teams.

You’ll gain exposure to inventory control, forecasting, purchasing and logistics while building knowledge of how a major NZ company operates. A great step for your career within Toyota’s global network.

Qualifications

• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and ability to balance deadlines.
• Experience with JDE is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

JDE experience

Tools

JDE

Job description

Toyota New Zealand is seeking an Inventory Controller in Palmerston North on a 14-month fixed-term contract. You will help ensure the right parts are in the right place at the right time, supporting demand forecasting and collaboration with local suppliers and internal teams.

You’ll gain exposure to inventory control, forecasting, purchasing and logistics while building knowledge of how a major NZ company operates. A great step for your career within Toyota’s global network.