Parts Inventory & Branch Support Supervisor

About the Role:

Reporting to the National Parts Manager this position is responsible for leading TMHAs national inventory control for the National Parts Distribution Centre (NPDC) as well as supporting Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) branches to achieve optimum inventory and branch parts service rates.

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Monitor and continually update Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) National Parts Distribution Centre (NPDC) inventory levels utilising TMHA ERP/reporting systems to effectively manage stock requirements shortages and ongoing accurate maintenance of stocked items
• Analyse sales and inventory data to support decisions regarding TMHA stock levels; identifying trends forecasting demand and optimising inventory levels
• Plan and lead National Parts Distribution Centre (NPDC) stocktaking and cycle counts process in collaboration with warehouse team ensuring compliance with TMHA stocktake policy
• Investigate inventory variances identifying cause and implementing corrective actions
• Monitor and support TMHA branch parts teams in achieving stocktake requirements verifying that branch stocktakes for main warehouse service van and fixed sites are completed in accordance with TMHA stocktake policy
• Ensure TMHA WHSE policies and procedures are adhered to within NPDC and branch network
• Lead rolling obsolete and/or excess stock returns process with TMHA branch network
• Provide structured monthly reporting focusing on key department KPIs and highlighting improvement opportunities with proposed solutions
• Provide timely information and support to TMHA national parts team and branches as needed
• Liaise with suppliers (local and international) and transport/logistics providers for inventory planning purposes efficient stock replenishment as well as following up discrepancies
• Ensure order backlog is monitored and maintained in TMHA ERP System reconciling against shipments received and following up with relevant TMHA suppliers
• Maintain & update records regarding local and OEM pricing reviews in collaboration with National Parts Manager as well as seasonal specials and/or special offers
• Identify opportunities to minimise waste and improve TMHA inventory operational efficiency
• Provide monthly inventory reporting with proposed countermeasures to National Parts Manager for NPDC and TMHA branch parts departments

Required skills knowledge & experience:

• Strong analytical and problemsolving ability
• Working knowledge of inventory control principles with a minimum of 3 years experience
• Strong organisational planning and time management skills
• Leadership ability to guide and support individuals as well as parts teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer Service Focused (both internal and external)
• Material Handling and/or capital equipment experience Preferred
• Attention to detail ability to identify gaps and opportunities
• Sound systems and general computer knowledge i.e. ERP excel PowerPoint & word
• Team orientated

About the Company

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) is Australias number one forklift company.

TMHA is fully owned by the Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). TICO is a Japanese multinational manufacturer and global leader in forklift manufacturing and retail distribution.

TMHA is the exclusive Australian retailer for new sales of the worldrenowned Industrial Equipment.

Due to TMHAs structure and close relations with the factories TMHA provides its employees with the industry best accredited product trained technical support.

TMHAs is a strong financially secure business with a great future ahead and prime focus on the development of our people.

Our commitment:

TMHA is committed to ongoing growth and development of its employees. As a suitable candidate you will be provided with the required training support and development to further expand on your existing knowledge.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting and challenging role please submit your application with a current resume and cover letter to TMHA via our website /or by pressing the Apply button.