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 Product Planning & Strategy (PPS) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Vehicle Planner on the Toyota Car & CUV Team.
The primary responsibility of this position is to play a leading role in creating and executing vehicle strategies that support the Toyota GR lineup.
Reporting to the Manager, Toyota Car Product Planning, the person in this role will serve as the vehicle subject matter expert, product planner for his/her product lines and work cross-functionally throughout TMNA and TMC organizations.
What you’ll be doing
Perform detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis independently to understand and quantify the wants and needs of our target customers and market opportunities
Developing compelling business cases that provide detailed analysis on product concepts, specification requirements, volume forecast, pricing strategy, grade hierarchy, target customer, and feature content
Serve as the project and product planner to lead and manage market research teams and TMC counterparts to uncover market trends and target customer needs
Collaborate and negotiate proposals with key stakeholder groups until consensus is reached
Effectively and concisely communicate product concepts and action plans to senior management and stakeholders in the global organization
Manage product lifecycle on the vehicles assigned by generating ideas on how to best maximize sales and profit while meeting customer needs
Conduct operational tasks to help successfully launch products
Continuously working with GR Company at Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), located in Japan to represent U.S. market needs throughout the product development process and providing timely information required to keep projects on their development timeline
Collaborate and represent PPS in core product development and marketing processes with various cross-organization operational departments including: Engineering, Enterprise Strategy, Distribution, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Design, and SPAD
What you bring
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience
Experience in pricing, product planning, sales planning, marketing strategy, strategic planning, consulting and/or other related discipline(s)
Working proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills, interacting and building relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization, internally, externally, and globally
A high degree of curiosity and can-do attitude to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Proven ability to analyze complex data and formulate concrete recommendations by developing a storyline under tight deadlines
Strong knowledge of and feel for the Sports Car market, not limited to Toyota/Lexus vehicles
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%) throughout the U.S. and potentially Japan
Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate conference calls with TMC counterparts
Added bonus if you have
MBA or other advanced degree
Automotive engineering or technical background
Experience in negotiation discussion and strategy
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as mTAB, PowerBI, Power Information Network(PIN), Polk, JATO, or other relative statistical analysis tools
Japanese language skills
Project Management Certification(s)
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.
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.
