JOB OPPORTUNITIES LISTING January 26, 2010 We are currently seeking individuals for the following positions.  Please email your resume and salary history directly to the person listed in the summary or to Human_Resources@TAIAmerica.com.  Please put the title and location of the job for which you are interested in the subject line. ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE The Huntsville, AL office focuses on the import and/or export of raw materials, machines, spare parts and component parts. Some of our daily functions include inventory management, shipping, project management and order processing. MACHINERY ELECTRONICS AND AUTO PARTS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE - 710 Working Schedule: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Johnny Anderson, 662-346-9963 Johnny_Anderson@taiamerica.com Job Summary: This position is responsible for customer service and communication to resolve issues while seeking new business opportunities. Primary Job Duties: Travel to customers to resolve specific issues and review new requests. Communicate with Corporate office in Georgetown and with customers via e-mail. Travel to Corporate office in Georgetown for budget and other meetings. Prepare reports (monthly sales, GP analysis, etc.); will receive cross-training for other duties within 710 group. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree and zero to three years work experience. Must have general computer skills utilizing -Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint software; be fluent in verbal and written Japanese as well as a solid understanding of Japanese business culture. Qualifications Desired: Experience with JD Edwards software Date Open: May 7, 2010 KENTUCKY GEORGETOWN Location Description: Established in 1986, the Georgetown facility is the Corporate Headquarters of Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. Our 75-acre campus houses a variety of business functions including steel processing, warehousing, auto parts distribution, logistics and corporate services. METALS BI-LINGUAL ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE - 740 Work Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:15 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Debbie Shepard, 502-868-3487 debbie_shepard@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Responsible for customer service and communication to resolve issues while seeking new business opportunities. Primary Job Duties: Ordering steel, arranging delivery and controlling inventory; daily communications with customers and suppliers. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree, and two years of work experience using JD Edwards system, must be a self-starter requiring little direct supervision, thrive in a fast-paced detail oriented environment and be extremely customer service focused. Bilingual in English and Japanese Date Open: January 20, 2010 METALS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE - 550 Work Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:15 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Debbie Shepard, 502-868-3487 and manage debbie_shepard@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Communicate with customers and manage suppliers; maintain and expand the non-ferrous business. Primary Job Duties: Maintain current customer base while pursuing new business. Arrange deliveries and control inventory; manage accounts receivable and accounts payables. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree, and one year of work experience, must be a self-starter requiring little direct supervision, thrive in a fast-paced detail oriented environment and be extremely customer service focused. Qualifications Desired: Knowledge of aluminum products is a plus. Date Open: March 22, 2010 CHEMICALS & PLASTICS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE - 158 Work Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:15 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Catherine Rasner, 502-867-4574, Catherine_Rasner@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Work with account team, answer customer inquires, process RFQ’s, and maintain good working relationship with customers. Primary Job Duties: Maintain current customer base while pursuing new business. Arrange deliveries and control inventory; manage accounts receivable and accounts payables. Work with the customers on issues relating to quality and performance of the material. Support the chemical suppliers by gathering information related to problems or requests from the customer. Monitor the customer shipments to ensure FIFO is used. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree, and one year of work experience, must be a self-starter requiring little direct supervision, thrive in a fast-paced detail oriented environment and be extremely customer service focused. Qualifications Desired: Knowledge of plastic products is a plus. Date Open: April 1, 2010 METALS GROUP LEADER – 135 Location Description: In-plant operations of GMI, Inc. at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing (TMMK) plant in Georgetown, KY. Work Schedule: (2nd shift) 5:15 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Bill Phillips, 502- 867-4430, bill_phillips@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Provide overall direction and coordination of scrap, recyclables and non-hazardous waste processing activities on the 2^nd shift. Primary Job Duties: Essential duties include selecting and supervising employees in safe, efficient conduct of daily operations; ensuring work areas meet safety and environmental standards; operating equipment such as forklift and tuggers; monitoring overall performance of receiving and shipping functions; assisting in establishing and improving work instructions, process procedures and standards; preparing and presenting various business reports. Qualifications Required: Associates degree or technical school certification, with one year of related work experience; effective report and process writing skills; basic mathematical skills; personal computer skills with Microsoft software applications. Date Open: April 16, 2010 INDIANA FRANKLIN Location Description: PCTNA is a new joint venture among Toyota Tsusho America, Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan and Sanyo Kako to manufacture plastic compounds for the automotive industry to be located in Franklin, IN, just south of Indianapolis. CHEMICALS & PLASTICS PREMIUM COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. QUALITY TECHNICIAN -157 Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Darlene Schumacher, 765- 449-3510 Darlene_Schumacher@TAIAmerica.com Job Summary: This position will implement, monitor and maintain the quality systems as an employee of Premium Composite Technology NA, Inc. Qualifications Required: HS Diploma with related vocational training and 4-6 years experience with ISO 9000/TS quality systems, experience with plastic extruding or molding and PPAPs. Must be able to read, write & speak English fluently and communicate with various levels of staff internally and externally. Must be able to use Word, Excel and Outlook. Primary Duties: Implementation and maintenance of quality system/ISO 9000 for PCTNA; determine what data to collect; analyze data; generate reports for production and management; coordinate and perform internal audits to verify compliance with standards; track and record customer complaints; create, maintain and review PPAPs with customers; track and help initiate Kaizen activities; root cause analysis, create and maintain production corrective actions and lead PDCA activities. Travel required; training may be in Japan. Date Open: April 16, 2010 PRINCETON Location Description: Established in 1996, this facility services Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) and other suppliers in the area. Our 100,000 ft facility is a distribution, light manufacturing and repacking center. MACHINERY ELECTRONICS AND AUTO PARTS QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST – 802 Work Schedule: M-F 8:30.-5:15 with flexibility to meet business needs HR Rep: Bill Phillips, 502- 867-4430, bill_phillips@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Responsible for quality assurance for all import production parts supplied by TAI Princeton to customers (excluding PGW process area). Primary Job Duties: Essential duties include performing as key daily contact with customers and TTC on all quality issues; coordinating short-term C/M (corrective action measures) to ensure customer has good production parts, which include writing inspection work procedures, managing sort staff(internal & third party), reporting sort results, coordinating material return from customer, and returning sample parts; coordinating long-term RCA and C/M with TTC and the manufacturer; facilitating the procurement of QC documents from suppliers; entering quality issues into the SMOL system; reconciling incurred costs monthly with Accounting department; and completing RCA and C/M for internal quality problems. Qualifications Required: Qualifications include an Associates degree or equivalent experience; two years experience with Toyota or Toyota Tier I supplier quality assurance and a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Date Open: April 19, 2010 MACHINERY ELECTRONICS AND AUTO PARTS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE - 802 Work Schedule: M-F 8:30 - 5:15 with flexibility to meet business needs HR Rep: Bill Phillips, 502- 867-4430, bill_phillips@taiamerica.com Job Summary: To oversee the supply chain of auto parts to Tier I and II manufacturing companies; resolve customer concerns regarding quality and service issues. Primary Job Duties: Essential duties include receiving and reviewing orders from customers; creating P/O’s in the ERP system for placement with vendors; monitoring status of build-out parts and new vehicle program parts; visit customers to enhance relationships and expand business with current customers; assist in resolving issues with service levels, quality, A/R, critical part shortages and excess inventory; and communicate price changes to appropriate personnel to maintain item master. Qualifications Required: Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, two years experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and two years experience with JD Edwards system. Date Open: April 19, 2010 COLUMBUS Location Description: Established in 1988, the Columbus Service Center provides warehousing, sequencing, just-in-time (JIT) logistics and supply-chain services to meet our customer’s demand. LOGISTICS AND MANUFACTURING SUPPORT SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - 810 Work Schedule: M-F 7:30AM–4:00PM, or 8:00AM–4:30PM, with flexibility to meet business needs  HR Rep: Melissa Smith, 812 -342-5600 x117 melissa_smith@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Administrative support for sales, accounting, and all other staff as needed.  Processes customer purchase orders and provides customer service.  Ensure current data is entered accurately, and readily accessible. Qualifications Required: High School Diploma and 3-6 years administrative experience is required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Primary Duties: Data Entry; maintain office files / file paperwork; updates and creates various spreadsheets; answer and route incoming calls, and communicates with facility visitors; distribute daily mail; create shipping documents and invoices for auto parts customers; provides administrative support to auto parts; generates and manages customer orders and requests; customer Service; communicate with customers regarding aged A/R issues and daily business issues; review customer forecasts; utilize general accounting knowledge to support accounting staff; may be required to do inventory; may train office personnel on all procedures; may help generate UPS mailing labels; and other duties may be assigned. Date Open: May 11, 2010 LOGISTICS AND MANUFACTURING SUPPORT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE - 810 Work Schedule: M-F 7:30AM–4:00PM, or 8:00AM–4:30PM, with flexibility to meet business needs  HR Rep: Melissa Smith, 812- 342-5600 x117 melissa_smith@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Sell our products and services to new customers and support current customers.  Provide sourcing, warehousing, and supply chain services to customers.  Visit customers and serve as primary contact for all service related issues. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in business management, sales or in related field and 2 or more years practical work experience. Basic computer skills and be proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in JDE is a plus.  Primary Duties: Responsible for sales promotions and development of new accounts and customers, file maintenance, controlling inventory and scheduling shipments, order and invoices; prepare monthly sales report; manage A/P and A/R of customers and suppliers; and visit customer sites. Date Open: April 30, 2010 MICHIGAN BATTLE CREEK Location Description: Established in 1993, Battle Creek has two locations sitting on 30 acres with approximately 276,000 square feet available for warehousing of material and parts in addition to office space for the sales group handling our customers’ accounts. We specialize in logistical importing and value integration. ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE – 560 Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 – 5:00 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Ingrid Effenberger, 269 565-2234, ingrid_effenberger@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Responsible to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction for existing businesses and seeks to develop new markets and customers. Primary Job Duties: Coordinates with customer(s) on forecasts/schedules to ensure inventory levels of parts/material/product are adequate; coordinates with suppliers to provide needed in-house inventory; provides customer support in reconciling problems pertaining to inventory, delivery, quantity or quality; assist accounting group to ensure proper payment is received, aged inventory is resolved, etc.; generates prices quotes and negotiates with customer; develops customer sales forecasts and captures trends; identifies expanding or new business opportunities, improvements, etc.; provides sales analysis and forecasts; develops unit budget and monitors variances; identifies improvement opportunities (Kaizen). Qualifications Required: Bachelor degree in applicable discipline and minimum of two years related experience, or equivalent combination. Able to read, interpret and analyze information at a proficient level, well developed written and verbal communication skills, advanced mathematical aptitude, results oriented, self starter, good interpersonal skills and well organized. Advanced level of understanding of business software: Microsoft Office and JDE. Some travel may be required. Date Open: April 28, 2010 TENNESSEE JACKSON Location Description: The Jackson, TN office focuses on the import and/or export of raw materials, machines, spare parts and component parts. Some of our daily functions include inventory management, shipping, project management and order processing. MACHINERY ELECTRONICS AND AUTO PARTS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE - 710 Working Schedule: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Johnny Anderson, (662-346-9963) Johnny_Anderson@taiamerica.com Job Summary: This position is responsible for customer service and communication to resolve issues while seeking new business opportunities. Primary Job Duties: Travel to customers to resolve specific issues and review new requests. Communicate with Corporate office in Georgetown and with customers via e-mail. Travel to Corporate office in Georgetown for budget and other meetings. Prepare reports (monthly sales, GP analysis, etc.); will receive cross-training for other duties within 710 group. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree and zero to three years work experience. Must have general computer skills utilizing -Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint software; be fluent in verbal and written Japanese as well as a solid understanding of Japanese business culture. Qualifications Desired: Experience with JD Edwards software Date Open:  April 13, 2010 NEW YORK NEW YORK Location Description: The New York office of Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. houses many administrative departments as well as trading departments such as the Chemicals and Plastics divisions. CHEMICALS SALES MANAGER/COSMETICS - 152 Work Schedule: M-F 9:00-5:00 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Julie James, 212 -355-3220 julie_james@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Responsible for business development of cosmetic raw materials and business management (budget, sales, profit, and cost). Primary Job Duties:  Oversee and maintain existing customer accounts, research and develop opportunities with new customers, act as liaison between customers and vendors, expedite logistics functions by communicating and channeling information on an as-needed basis. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree or other relevant educational background.  Prior experience working in the cosmetics industry either for a manufacturer, formulator or distributor of raw material; Experience is developing new products including raw material, application and logistics.  Frequent travel required. Qualifications Desired: Technical knowledge of raw materials and production, technical/commercial follow-up for research and development with the manufacturers. Date Open:  April 5, 2010 TEXAS SAN ANTONIO Location & Company Description: HERO Logistics, primarily located on the TMMTX campus, is the service provider for Toyota Motors Manufacturing, Texas TMMTX plant receiving, integrated cross dock, yard management, and On Site Supplier parts delivery system. HERO Logistics Team takes pride in ensuring superior services that comply with the Toyota Production System Principles and Philosophies. LOGISTICS AND MANUFACTURING SUPPORT ASSISTANT MANAGER - (2 positions) - 650 Work Schedule: This position is required to rotate every two weeks from day to night shift. Actual work hours will to be determined. HR Representative: Maria Mullins, 210- 208-6909, maria_mullins@taiamerica.com Job Summary: Assist in managing the Yard Management/On-Site Supplier operation of HERO Logistics. This position will directly supervise two group leaders and one logistics specialist and oversee a Team of regular and variable workforce members. The Assistant Manager position will carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and coaching staff; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; employee relations; address complaints, and resolve problems. Primary Job Duties: Monitor quality and productivity of warehouse/transportation operation; ensure all departmental policies/procedures are followed; develop continuous improvement programs using principles of Kaizen; monitor equipment and initiate proper maintenance; establish and modify procedures and work flows; manpower, attendance and absenteeism management; actively engage in positive employee relations; daily reporting to HERO Logistics management and TMMTX; work and communicate effectively with vendors and other departments Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field, with a minimum 6 years experience in logistics management preferably with 3 years in yard management. Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience; excellent interpersonal communication skills and minimum intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to analyze and solve problems; work in a fast pace environment with rotating shifts; be self-motivated with a high desire for success. Will consider a combination of education and experience. Qualifications Desired: Experience with the auto industry a plus Date Open: May 7, 2010 CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS ENERGY & PLANT UNIT PROJECT MANAGER or ASSISTANT MANAGER- 149 Working Schedule:  M-F 9:00 - 6:00 with flexibility required to meet business needs HR Rep: Maria Mullins, 210 208-6909, maria_mullins@taiamerica.com Job Summary:  Works closely with the Department Manager to generate new business in Natural Gas and Electric Power and to analyze the financials of any new businesses. Primary Job Duties:  Generate new business opportunities in production and sale of natural gas and electric power.  Conduct financial analysis and prepare report to parent company.  Perform general accounting duties primarily in accounts payable and accounts receivable. Qualifications Required:  Bachelor’s degree, in Business Management.  Minimum three years work experience in the energy industry, project finance energy sector or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Requires experience in business development and financial analysis.  Must have intermediate computer skills utilizing -Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint software.  Bilingual in English and Japanese preferred (verbal and written Japanese as well as a solid understanding of Japanese business culture). Date Open:  May 11, 2010 TAI is an Equal Opportunity Employee and a Drug-Free Workplace. Candidates must pass a background check, as well as a post offer drug screen and physical. Note:  The descriptions shown above are only brief summaries of the requirements of the job and do not necessarily detail the entire scope of work or the complete list of skills/experience level required.  Toyota Tsusho America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.  Candidates must pass a background check, including criminal history, as well as a post offer drug screen and physical.