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 People & Property Services Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Workplace Strategy Analyst.
The primary responsibility of this role is to create succinct strategic plans and workplace strategies by understanding the business needs of the R&D function within Toyota and planning furniture projects in Michigan and California per Toyota standards for interior environments.
Reporting to the Workplace Strategy Manager, this role serves as a workplace expert supporting Corporate Shared Services in delivering best-in-class People and Property Services to create and maintain optimal Team Member work environments.
What you’ll be doing
Oversight of furniture projects for R&D locations in Michigan and California.
Establish and lead recurring meetings with internal customers, stakeholders and vendors to discuss project status, workplace solutions, strategic initiatives, project updates, and problem-solving initiatives.
Gather project requirements, create strategic design solutions and furniture plans per One Toyota standards.
Analyze risk, develop countermeasures and gain consensus from internal customer for office space changes.
Support Office Interiors Renewal projects for R&D locations to bring interior environments up to the One Toyota standard.
Create professional visual presentations for executive review that convey strategic design options and recommendations for decision support.
Verify site conditions and submit CAD data updates into space management system. Update building occupancy information in space management tool to keep data clean.
Enter purchase requisitions in Ariba system for vendor POs and approvals for invoice submittals by vendors.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field.
2 + years of furniture expertise, understanding of furniture reuse, facility infrastructure, workplace strategies, building decommissioning, and robust design skills.
Demonstrated work experience in space planning and programming, interior design planning, and project management. Manage customer and cross-organizational relationships (benchmark analysis, workplace solution, and problem solving).
Professional communication, planning, customer engagement, and negotiation skills.
Previous experience reviewing existing conditions to justify and identify the need for new project recommendations.
Travel Expectations: Willingness for up to 20% travel and availability to respond to customer expectations in a timely manner.
Added bonus if you have
Expertise working with a diverse facilities portfolio with various trades.
Toyota Training that supports Toyota Way guiding principles.
Perform TBP-based problem-solving to resolve issues with systemic, sustainable countermeasures. Regular Genchi Genbutsu.
Experience using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, MS Office Suite, Lucid, Ariba and Power BI.
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.
