Strategic Production Control Analyst — Inventory & KPIs

Toyota Material Handling, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Professional development

Great work culture

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) seeks a Production Control Analyst to optimize inventory, manage material availability, and drive lean improvements in East Chicago, IN. You will analyze inventory performance, collaborate with suppliers, and coordinate with procurement, logistics, planning, and QA to prevent production delays.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in business or supply chain or 4+ years in manufacturing, strong Excel/data analytics, and a CPSM or APICS certification

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 with the ability to make sound decisions.
• CPSM or APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategically maintain inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing stock and carrying costs, following established standards and guidelines.
• Develop 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.
• Analyze 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.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Four years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain

CPSM or APICS certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) seeks a Production Control Analyst to optimize inventory, manage material availability, and drive lean improvements in East Chicago, IN. You will analyze inventory performance, collaborate with suppliers, and coordinate with procurement, logistics, planning, and QA to prevent production delays.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in business or supply chain or 4+ years in manufacturing, strong Excel/data analytics, and a CPSM or APICS certification