Production Control Analyst: Lean Inventory & Suppliers

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

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