Job Description
Inventory Controls Specialist
Rank 3
Scarborough, ON (Hybrid)
Deadline: This posting will close by June 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $67,200 - $88,200. The salary offered will be based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications.
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting opportunity to support our Sales & Inventory Planning department. This job opportunity will report to the Manager, Inventory Planning . The selected candidate will support achievement of “Right Car, Right Place, Right Time” through ordering, forecasting, and distribution of vehicles.
What We’ll Bring:
Company & Culture
A hybrid work environment
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement
Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer
Benefits
Competitive compensation package including bonus
Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately
Company pension plan with additional employer contributions
Associate vehicle discount program
Reimbursement programs (tuition & fitness)
Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits
Sabbatical leave program
What You’ll be Doing:
Inventory & Sales Analysis: Analyze sales performance (mix, velocity, allocation) to inform production forecasts. Oversee incoming and on-ground inventory, producing reports to guide efficient inventory management
Configuration Ordering: Manage monthly configuration ordering, including timelines, spec changes, new model launches, shipment tracking, and special vehicle requests.
Dealer Allocation: Support the allocation of vehicles to dealers, ensuring fair distribution by demand, capacity, and corporate goals
Handle repossession/wholesale requests, and allocation adjustments. Maintain transparency through reporting and communication with Regional Offices and Dealers
Collaboration & Support: Partner with TMNA and cross-functional teams (Marketing, PR, Technical Training, Logistics, Regional Offices) on projects and special requests.
Continuous Improvement & Systems: Maintain key systems (S4/IBP, BI, FOT) and drive process improvements (PDCA/Kaizen) across ordering and allocation activities
Other: Conduct ad-hoc studies and provide support for long-term production planning initiatives
What You’ll Bring:
University degree and/or College diploma in business, automotive marketing, or similar discipline
Preferably two years’ related experience in Automotive Sales / Inventory / Marketing or similar discipline
Knowledge of vehicle ordering and distribution
Good knowledge of MS Office with advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to initiate & improve processes to increase efficiencies
About Us
Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives.
What Sets Us Apart?
A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility.
What You Should Know:
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. 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, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. Please note TCI may use AI-powered tools to assist us with initial screening and assessment. Talent Acquisition Specialists always review all applications and Hiring Managers always make final hiring decisions throughout the selection process.
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