Sr. Analyst - Market Forecasting

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 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 :

New Market & Business Forecasting (Core function of this role)

Analytical modeling and forecasting of TMNA’s core areas of business (Total Light Vehicle Industry, Segments, Powertrain) in mid-long term [Long Term Outlook]

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

Thematic Studies

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 field

Strong critical thinking skills, demonstrated through experience solving ambiguous planning or forecasting challenges

Demonstrated 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 forecasting

Strong organization skills, especially to efficiently manage information and document storage

Experience 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 experience

Added bonus if you have :

MBA or other relevant advanced degree

Experience in consulting or similar area

Interest in new technologies and digital software that can support leading edge reporting, analysis and integration of work

Working experience in automotive industry

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 .