Production Control Analyst

Toyota Heavy Duty; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Medical plans with Dental & Vision

401(k) match up to 6%

Life Insurance & Disability

Tuition Assistance Program

EAP and wellness programs

Kaizen/continuous improvement rewards

Professional development opportunities

Strong corporate culture

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America in East Chicago, Indiana, is seeking a Production Control Analyst to ensure materials are available to meet production demands while optimizing inventory levels. You will analyze inventory performance, work with suppliers and internal teams to prevent delays, and drive lean initiatives to reduce costs and improve on-time delivery.

Requires a Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain or four years in manufacturing or supply chain, strong Excel and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain or four years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Comfort working with Excel formulas and data analytics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• CPSM or APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategically maintain inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing stock and carrying costs.
• Develop partnerships with suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Generate purchase orders, monitor status, and expedite deliveries to prevent delays.
• Analyze KPIs to identify improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, production planning, and QA to support supply chain operations.
• Perform duties with attention to safety and assist with other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

CPSM or APICS certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

4407 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago , Indiana 46312 , United States

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Production Control Analyst!

The Role : We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Production Control Analyst to ensure materials are available to meet production demands while strategically managing inventory levels. In this fast-paced role, you will analyze inventory performance, identify and resolve supply chain challenges, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to improve on time delivery, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize inventory turnover in our lean manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Strategically maintain inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing stock and carrying costs, following established standards and guidelines.
• Develops partnerships with suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries, resolve supply issues, and build effective customer-supplier relationships.
• Generate purchase orders, monitor order status, and expedite deliveries when necessary to help prevent production delays.
• Responsible for analyzing KPIs to identify and implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize inventory turnover.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, production planning, and quality assurance to support smooth supply chain operations.
• Perform assigned duties with attention to safety and in a constant state of alertness; assist with other responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain, or four years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Comfort working with Excel formulas and data analytics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to make sound decisions.
• CPSM or APICS certification preferred.

What Sets You Apart :

• A proactive approach to solving material availability and inventory challenges.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and respond with urgency in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment.
• Interest in continuous improvement and building productive supplier relationships

Where and When You’ll Work :

• This position supports our manufacturing operations in East Chicago, Indiana. Work schedule and on-site expectations will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Compensation & Benefits Package :

Salary: $65,355.00 - $83,895.00 per year. Compensation is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Relocation : Relocation assistance may be available.

• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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