Material Control Manager

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

14 Paid Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Materials Controller to lead the material control function and team, ensuring accurate ERP transactions, cycle counting, and inventory planning.

You will establish procedures, partner with Finance for period closes, and drive KPI visibility and process improvements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting and 6+ years in inventory control with at least 2 years in supervision, plus hands-on ERP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting.
• 6+ years in material inventory control or related functions, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Proven record improving accuracy, cycle count effectiveness, and close timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the material control team hiring, coaching, performance reviews, workload planning, cross-training.
• Set vision, policies, and SOPs for material control; standardize processes and controls across division.
• Oversee subledger-to-GL reconciliations and approvals for inventory adjustments; ensure accurate and timely close support.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and dashboards inventory accuracy, count effectiveness, adjustments, exception aging, ontime close.
• Ensure document retention, segregation of duties, and quality compliance; respond to audits and remediation plans.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Purchasing, and IT to resolve systemic issues, improve data governance, and enhance ERPWMS usage.
• Manage process improvement and automation barcoding, scanning, labelling, mobile transactions; manage related change management.
• Manage resources for the material control function; assess risks and implement mitigating controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

Manages the material control function and team to ensure accurate, timely ERP transactions, batch postings, and documentation. Owns cycle count program performance and supports physical inventory planning and execution. Establishes procedures and controls, partners with Accounting on period close and reconciliation, and drives KPI visibility and process improvements. Ensures document retention compliance and audit readiness.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the material control team hiring, coaching, performance reviews, workload planning, cross-training.
• Set vision, policies, and SOPs for material control; standardize processes and controls across division.
• Oversee subledger-to-GL reconciliations and approvals for inventory adjustments; ensure accurate and timely close support.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and dashboards inventory accuracy, count effectiveness, adjustments, exception aging, ontime close.
• Ensure document retention, segregation of duties, and quality compliance; respond to audits and remediation plans.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Purchasing, and IT to resolve systemic issues, improve data governance, and enhance ERPWMS usage.
• Manage process improvement and automation barcoding, scanning, labelling, mobile transactions; manage related change management.
• Manage resources for the material control function; assess risks and implement mitigating controls.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business, Accounting)
• 6+ years in material inventory control or related functions, including 2 years in a supervisory role
• Hands-on experience with major ERPs SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
• Proven record improving accuracy, cycle count effectiveness, and close timeliness

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 60 years. Based on both the heritage and the global vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, we have greatly expanded upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing, and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. TAI is a North American leader in procurement, processing, recycling, and supply chain management, with deep expertise in the automotive sector. With a team of over 8,000, TAI delivers value on every level, addressing business and social challenges and driving innovative, sustainable solutions for a better future. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential! We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of innovation and who enjoy working as a team to create a satisfying outcome for our customers! Be The Right One The Right ONE for you: The best assurance of safety, quality, and reliability - based on your needs (Genba) The Right ONE for us: Maximization of individual capabilities, global networks and diversity to create synergistic strengths The Right ONE for future: Unique insights and capabilities to explore new possibilities for future and sustainable society Toyota Tsusho America's business spans a wide range of fields. We have organized our business under seven operating divisions. Metal Plus Circular Economy Digital Solutions Supply Chain Mobility Green Infrastructure Lifestyle Though different in the products and services they provide, these divisions share the same goal of creating and delivering diverse value by developing unique functions from a dedicated customer-orientation approach. Each division maintains highly specialized expertise and leverages unique capabilities...