Market Forecasting Sr. Analyst
Toyota's Enterprise Strategy & Solutions-Market Insights Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Market Forecasting Sr. Analyst. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop mid to long-term market and business forecasts for Toyota's core and emerging areas of business, integrating analytical modeling, economic and financial analysis with cross functional collaboration to inform strategic planning and executive decision making. Reporting to the Forecasting Manager, the person in this role will support the Market Insights department's objective to deliver integrated forecasts and market intelligence to drive strategy and ensure future competitiveness.
What You'll Be Doing :
- Analytical modeling and forecasting of TMNA's core areas of business (Total Light Vehicle Industry, Segments, Powertrain) in mid-long term
- Analyze historical patterns of the economy, customer preferences and competitor | market performance to forecast economy and changing or emerging trends that could impact environment | industry
- Collaborate with other Insights and Planning TMs to leverage expertise and deliver interconnected forecasts to support TMNA's transition to new mobility business areas
- Produce brief and in-depth studies to aid in forecasting | scenario planning for core and expanded areas of business
- Anticipate customer needs, propose topics & lead report development to quantify impact & opportunity to external environment that TMNA competes in
- Identify and develop methodologies for quantifying impact and opportunity in core | traditional market and new areas of business due to changing conditions and challenging scenarios
- Market & Business Environment Reporting | Ad Hoc Management support
- Lead responses to TMNA internal and TMC requests & questions
- Collect, summarize and formulate TMNA POV regarding third party economist and auto analyst views, competitor actions and OEM financial performance
- External (Wall Street +) Analyst relationship management
- Conduct regular interviews to leverage insights for operational and planning activities
- Maintain & broaden relationships by sharing non-confidential insights
What You Bring :
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related fieldStrong critical thinking skills, demonstrated through experience solving ambiguous planning or forecasting challengesDemonstrated ability to support auto industry or related forecasting through strong Excel skills, statistical aptitude, and experience in planning and product demand analysis to support advanced forecastingStrong organization skills, especially to efficiently manage information and document storageExperience communicating effectively and succinctly with all levels of team members and management (verbal, written, visual, presentations) including Senior Management"Storytelling" skills, including ability to grasp & explain multiple possible outcomes ("what-if" scenarios)Scenario planning skills and experienceAdded Bonus :
MBA or other relevant advanced degreeExperience in consulting or similar areaInterest in new technologies and digital software that can support leading edge reporting, analysis and integration of workWorking experience in automotive industryDuring 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 respectProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursementTeam Member Vehicle Purchase DiscountToyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire familyToyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contributePaid holidays and paid time offReferral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and moreTax 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.
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