Sr. Analyst, Production Strategy

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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 Strategy team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, and highly organized Senior Analyst to join our team.

Reporting to the Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to spearhead the team’s goal to improve business conditions through mid-to-long term supply chain efficiency, capacity utilization/optimization, production flexibility, and cost competitiveness.

This role will be focused on strategic decisions for Toyota Powertrain and/or Vehicle commodities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creation of strategy for core activities: develop a plan of action for Make versus buy (MvB) studies, Capacity studies and Commodity strategies to ensure timely execution with quality built-in
• Cross functional daily coordination: lead multiple stakeholders (including various Toyota functions, suppliers and global headquarters) through project activities to achieve KPIs
• Summary and escalation: clear and concise visualization and presentation of project condition, risk and outlook to project stakeholders including executives
• Problem solving: organize working groups to gather accurate information, utilize strong analytical thinking, prepare insights and recommendations for strategic sourcing and capacity decisions
• Process standardization: support department in development and execution of Standard Operating Procedures; propose and implement process improvements
• Team lead: leading analysts supporting project, providing guidance and mentoring
  
  

Typical Activities

• Development of mid-long term commodity strategy for manufacturing process
• Make v buy and capacity management: creating a plan of study, doing quantitative and qualitative analysis, creating proposal and setting direction
• Develop strategies for how to manage vehicle or powertrain commodities, staying up-to-date with commodity trends and adapt to remain competitive
• Daily management of project/study schedule and milestones: creation, coordination and tracking
• Understanding and visualization of project status, potential risks and action plans
• Annual volume confirmation and countermeasure development
  
  

Technical Work

• RMBSS Processing: determine appropriate final MvB condition and process appropriate documentation for downstream system communications to related groups
• Emphasis on timeliness and accuracy
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience
• Professional experience coordinating complex, cross-functional manufacturing/capacity studies with ability to define and evaluate options across critical KPI’s
• Self-driven, independent work experience effectively managing multiple short- and long-term tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication (verbal and written), ability to deliver complex information clearly and concisely across cultures and organizational boundaries
• Critical thinking, identifying risks/gaps, generating potential solutions and evaluating impact
• Fluent usage of MS Office: Excel (e.g., formulas, charts/graphs, etc.) and PowerPoint (e.g., building presentations).
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally (approx. 10%).
• Ability to work on site 3 days/week or more (subject to policy changes)
  
  

Added Bonus If You Have

• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing planning and operations, and/or manufacturing costing, preferably in automotive industry
• Work experience at Toyota, with TBP & JKK (Through Panel)
• Experience working on Toyota Powertrain or Vehicle related projects
• Proven problem solving and process improvement experience and/or training
• Power BI experience
• Advanced Excel (e.g., macros, V-look-up, pivot tables, 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
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• 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 all 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.

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