Sr Analyst, Production Strategy

Toyota North America • Plano, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Supply Chain Strategy – Production Strategy (SCS-PS) team is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Analyst. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and lead strategies to maintain US Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) qualification through coordination and utilization of all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and appropriate planning, execution, and consolidated reporting of related activities. Reporting to the SCS-PS Manager, the person in this role will support the Supply Chain Strategy department's objective to promote collaboration and communication amongst all stakeholder groups in order to achieve year-over-year qualification to USMCA requirements. They will also support similar efforts across various tariff risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering discipline preferred or equivalent work experience
• Project management experience (New Model Vehicle and/or Powertrain, enterprise projects, etc.)
• Strong communication skills – ability to deliver complex information in a clear and concise manner across cultures and organizational boundaries
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong relationship-building skills to negotiate, gain consensus, and deliver results for the overall project team
• Results-driven with the ability to quickly visualize and execute work conditions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willing to travel domestically & internationally (approx. 10%)
• Willing to work overtime (approx. 10%).
• Willing to be in-office at the Plano HQ 3 days / week (subject to policy change)

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge or working experience with internal/external functions on trade & regulation (USMCA, Tariffs, etc) requirements and proven application thereof
• Experience developing people & lead cross-functional teams(including front-facing experience with TMC)
• Proven knowledge of Toyota Way (Milestone Management, KPI Establishment, and PDCA cycles) & successful completion of JKK and TBP through panel review
• Proficiency with Power BI
• Previous experience with agile project management concepts

Responsibilities

• Project Management: creation and management of project Master Schedule including management of milestones; coordination of activities among multiple Toyota functions and global headquarters; visualization of project status, risks, and issues for management summaries and project dashboards
• Countermeasure & Change Management: Define and negotiate the schedule(s) for countermeasure investigations with all critical stakeholders, while ensuring alignment to the master schedule/milestones; incorporate PDCA into all plans; communicate technical information and summarize results to facilitate decision-making process; navigate through changes as they arise
• Executive Summary and Escalation: summarize and visualize project conditions including risks and concerns based on project KPI; lead project condition presentations to acquire executive direction and proper escalation
• Sustainable Process Development: Lead and facilitate USMCA process development among cross-functional team; utilize JKK methods with cross-functional stakeholders to visualize, document, and establish newly developed and/or enhanced processes relating to USMCA qualification
• Maintain strong communication channel with TMC counterparts across administrative and development functions

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees