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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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 diverse, talented team members who want to grow and start their impossible with us.
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Who we're looking for
The Advanced Product Strategy (APS) team is responsible for developing concept car proposals that will allow Toyota and Lexus to showcase new styling and technology that we imagine may address future customer needs. APS is also in charge of developing a
customer centric full line product portfolio that will allow TMNA to meet our sales and compliance objectives in the future. This manager should bring an energetic, inquisitive and resilient mindset towards deeply understanding customer needs and future trends.
What you'll be doing
- Manage planner assignments and overall program schedules
- Support and grow Advanced Planning Strategy team members
- Provide continuous updates to Sr. Management on all key projects
- Develop a clear understanding of target customers through research and analysis
- Perform detailed quantitative analyses using mTAB, PAI CSQ, PIN, Polk and other available resources to support strategic recommendations
- Work closely with Calty and/or TMC design during concept development to ensure concept designs resonate with customers
- Develop and deliver compelling and creative presentations for TMC and TMNA executives
- Lead product portfolio projects from a holistic perspective across models and brands and with consideration for global alignment that will have measurable impact on company progress
- Conduct price and volume / cannibalization analysis that will clarify business potential
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (CS&P, Product Planning, Finance, Engineering and Sales / Marketing etc) on development of strong business cases for future products
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the automotive industry -> competitive product analysis, market dynamics and line-up strategy development
- Recent and extensive experience serving as the subject matter expert targeting customers through research and analysis, report development and presentations
- Extensive experience serving as the primary resource identifying, proposing, and leading new strategies/ initiatives that are critical to customer values and needs and future automotive market trends
- Experience providing significant influence upon the structure and development quantitative analytical tools and presentations; served as a key leader in extending critical technical capabilities.
- Experience collaborating on cross-departmental projects where the results are usually visible/ impactful
- Mentoring/training to APS analyst team members
Added bonus if you have:
- Experience managing critical research projects
- MBA or other advanced degree
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
- Flexible work options based on business needs
- 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)
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, 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, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.