Inventory Management Analyst

Supports inventory control and cost analytics activities for Toyota Automated Logistics, contributing to accurate inventory valuation, product costing, and financial transparency. Works closely with Supply Operations and Accounting to ensure inventory data integrity and compliance with accounting standards. Provides timely and reliable insights that support operational efficiency, cost management, and informed business decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory balances, transactions, and aging to support accuracy and proper valuation.
• Investigate inventory reconciliation variances between operational system and financial records; partner with Supply Operations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories, analyze and report results.
• Maintain inventory controls for adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Support standard cost maintenance, cost updates, and product cost roll-ups.
• Assess inventory impacts on COGS, margins, and working capital.
• Provide cost and inventory insights for operational and financial decision-making.
• Automate and maintain inventory and cost reports, metrics, and KPIs (inventory turns, accuracy, excess and obsolete, variances).
• Deliver timely and accurate analysis to stakeholders across Supply Operations, Finance, and leadership.
• Communicate inventory and cost trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive efforts to improve inventory accuracy, cost visibility, and process efficiency.
• Support system and process enhancements related to inventory management and cost accounting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support standardized processes and best practices.
• Work with leadership to schedule and prioritize projects; ability to prioritize individual tasks independently.
• Execute assigned tasks with accuracy and strong communication channels.
• Continuously improve processes, minimizing paperwork while developing electronic workflows.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Uphold attention to detail, accuracy, quality, and integrity.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, mutual respect, and promote teamwork.
• Maintain an extreme ownership mindset.
• Adhere to internal service level agreements for timely support and guidance.
• Work independently with a high level of organization.
• Lead and model safe work practices while in facilities.
• Perform additional assignments as identified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, cost analytics, or cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of inventory control concepts and accounting principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems and inventory modules.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of peers in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the business.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents.

Travel

• Travel up to 5%.
• Ability to travel for site visits and training as required (travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences, and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

About the Company

Toyota Automated Logistics is a global partner for integrated warehouse automation, combining the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.