Senior Analyst, Production Strategy

Toyota•Plano, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Toyota’s Production Strategy team is seeking a passionate, self-motivated, and highly organized Senior Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, this role supports Toyota Powertrain strategic decisions and advances mid-to-long-term supply chain efficiency, capacity utilization and optimization, production flexibility, and cost competitiveness. The position develops strategies and study plans for make-versus-buy decisions, capacity studies, and commodity strategies, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve KPIs. It also analyzes project conditions, risks, and outlook; develops recommendations; supports process standardization and improvement; and guides analysts working on projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Professional experience coordinating complex cross-functional studies and demonstrated ability to achieve KPIs.
Experience working independently and managing multiple short- and long-term tasks simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly across cultures and organizational boundaries.
Critical-thinking skills, including identifying risks and gaps, generating potential solutions, and evaluating their impact.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel formulas and charts/graphs and building PowerPoint presentations.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10% of the time.
Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week, subject to policy changes.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without Toyota immigration-related employment support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supply chain, manufacturing planning and operations, or manufacturing costing, preferably in the automotive industry.
Work experience at Toyota, including TBP and JKK (Through Panel).
Experience working on Toyota Powertrain or Vehicle-related projects.
Demonstrated problem-solving and process-improvement experience or training.
Power BI experience.
Advanced Excel skills, such as macros, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies and plans for make-versus-buy studies, capacity studies, and commodity strategies, ensuring timely execution and quality.
Lead daily coordination among Toyota functions, suppliers, and global headquarters to achieve project KPIs.
Create clear visualizations and presentations of project status, risks, and outlook for stakeholders, including executives.
Organize working groups to gather accurate information, analyze problems, and recommend strategic sourcing and capacity decisions.
Support the development and execution of Standard Operating Procedures and propose and implement process improvements.
Lead, guide, and mentor analysts supporting projects.
Develop mid-to-long-term commodity strategies for manufacturing processes and stay current on commodity trends.
Plan and conduct make-versus-buy and capacity-management studies, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, proposals, and direction-setting.
Manage project and study schedules and milestones, including creation, coordination, and tracking.
Visualize project status, potential risks, and action plans.
Confirm annual volumes and develop countermeasures.
Process RMBSS documentation by determining the appropriate final make-versus-buy condition and accurately communicating it to downstream systems and related groups.

Benefits

Professional growth and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program, if applicable
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match and an annual retirement contribution, if applicable
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
Tax-advantaged accounts, including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
Relocation assistance, if applicable