Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s North Carolina Battery Plant (TBMNC) Manufacturing Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated General Stores and Direct Materials Analyst.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Supply Chain Manager and support meeting all Production Control safety, quality, cost, and productivity KPIs during initial pre-production through SOP and eventual transition into responsibility for parts storage/maintenance/ordering.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager the person in this role will support the Production Control department's objective to ensure the integrity of TBMNC’s supply chain at all times and under all condition and minimize Toyota Total Supply Chain Costs.

What you’ll be doing

• Daily monitoring of all direct raw materials including order and delivery adjustments to maintain ideal inventory levels.
• Adjust all inventory targets and delivery needs based on monthly production changes.
• Manage TBMNC critical expedites.
• General Stores SAP System management for direct raw materials and chemicals.
• Support new material set up for direct raw materials and direct/indirect chemicals. Evaluates criticality of all materials requested to be stocked and approves material that meet the proper criteria.
• Manage Material Correction Sheet (MCS) process for part changes and other discrepancies.
• Manage General Stores inventory condition (set kanban cycles, set criteria for cycle counts, audits inventory condition and count accuracy).
• Create and analyze data reports including KPI, Order receiving, Stock out, Exception, and Past Due Reports.
• Lead a cross-functional team with shop maintenance/PE to communize part usage and eliminate obsolete parts in order to reduce inventory costs and improve space management.
• Resource for all hazmat shipping related questions within the plant.
• Support General Stores floor activity by monitoring processes.

What you bring

• Previous Plant Engineering or Product Control experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equal experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication & visualization skills.
• Ability to create and execute strategic direction.
• Hoshin execution.
• Technical problem-solving ability (PDCA, RC/CM, TBP).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Added bonus if you have

• Battery Manufacturing experience.
• 3 Pillar management/execution experience.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the commu