PC Analyst - Blue Springs, United States - Toyota

Description

Overview Who we are

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values "respect for people" and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment - Toyota Manufacturing has it all.

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 Production Control is looking for a passionate and highly motivated General Stores Analyst

The primary responsibility of this role is

• Responsible for Develop Systems and Processes to ensure just-in-time availability of Spare Parts, Consumables, and production-related items to support mass production and the new model of Corolla at TMMMS.
• Establish a management framework (KPI) to ensure just-in-time availability of spare parts and measure the impact of system and process kaizens.
• Manage supplier delivery performance, and lead improvement activities with suppliers as required.
• Develop and execute individual Strategies, annual plans, project management schedules, and goals to support Section and Company Hoshin.
• Achieve Hoshin Targets
• Support 3-Pillar target achievement

Reporting to the Senior Manager the person in this role will support the Production Control objective to Manage operation/function in General Stores.

What you'll be doing

• Necessity for expediting of production critical materials and determination of responsibility for payment of expedited transportation charges.
• Systems Kaizens and integration with Process Flow and standard work to optimize/benefit through change point management.
• Define and Evaluate On-Site and Off-site Supplier Scope of Work.
• Support Cycle Count (Investigations, posting, scheduling, and approvals)
• Responsible for Budget planning and Management (P.D.C.A) to meet targets for Obsolete Inventory.
• General Stores SAP system management of spare parts
• Support new material setup for internal shops; evaluate the criticality of all materials requested to be stocked and approval of materials that meet the proper criteria.
• Manage Material Correction Sheets (MCS) process for part changes and other supplier-related discrepancies
• Support price change requests from suppliers (PCR) with TMNA purchasing.
• Manage General Stores' inventory condition (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 communicate part usage and eliminate obsolete parts to reduce inventory cost and improve space management.
• Resource for all shipping-related questions within the plant.
• Support General Stores floor activity by monitoring processes.
• Support New user setup for SAP access and cost center approvers.
• Support TMMMS Newly promoted GL/ TL SAP training program.
• Complete SOX Compliance Documents Monthly
• Support process layout for General Stores to ensure / support process flow and standard work
• Complete the EMCS process to ensure vendor parts are to the latest specifications
• Work with numerous vendors for OP closure through delivery and payment

What you bring

• Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent manufacturing experience greater than 2 years.
• Cross-functional coordination experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment utilizing critical thinking
• Outlook organization with strong PFS and follow-up required.
• Strong Microsoft Office (especially Excel) experience.
• Ability to develop/implement risk management strategies.
• Ability to problem solve and make important productivity decisions quickly. Many times, with minutes of impact to Shops. (Quick Math/Calculator skills)

Added bonus if you have

• Minimum Analyst or G/L level experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Vehicle Manufacturing.
• Production Control experience within a high-volume production environment.
• Ability to manage inventory levels through SAP / Ariba / Maximo system analysis and continuous communication with each MFG shop. (computer data analysis skills).
• Basic TPS fundamentals understanding and practice in problem-solving, standardization, JIT, etc.

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).

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 communities where we live and do business.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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