Analyst - Supply Chain, Production Strategy

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, self-motivated, and highly organized Analyst to join our team.

Reporting to the Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to spearhead the team's goal to improve business conditions through mid-to-long term supply chain efficiency, capacity utilization/optimization, production flexibility, and cost competitiveness. This role will be focused on strategic decisions for North American Production In-Line Accessories.

What You'll Be Doing

• Essential responsibilities:
  
  
  • Lead In-Line Accessory (ILA) cost investigation & implementation agreement for all major, minor, and model year projects; Must be comfortable presenting to large working groups and to executives
  • Analyze complex data sets from distinct stakeholders to generate data-backed recommendations for supply chain strategies
  • Project management: cross-functional coordination of many stakeholders (including various Toyota functions such as Packaging, Logistics, Purchasing, and the NAMCs) through project activities to achieve KPIs
  • Process standardization: support department in development and execution of Standard Operating Procedures; propose and implement process improvements
  • Support development of mid-to-long term commodity strategy for manufacturing, including assisting and leading Make versus Buy (MvB) studies for commodities are our manufacturing plants in order to optimize our supply chain, quality, speed, and cost structure

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree (business or engineering) or equivalent experience
• Professional experience coordinating complex cross-functional meetings to reach consensus
• Self-motivated and independent with experience effectively managing multiple short- and long-term tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication (verbal and written), ability to deliver complex information clearly and concisely across cultures and organizational boundaries
• Ability to think critically, identify risks and opportunities, generate potential solutions, and evaluate impact
• Skilled in MS Office: Excel and PPT
• Willing to travel domestically & internationally (approx. 10% up to 25%)
• Willing to work over-time (approx. 10%)
• Willing to be in-office at Plano headquarters 3 days / week (subject to policy change)
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that's acceptable by company standards is required for this position

Added Bonus If You Have

• Experience in supply chain, project management, strategy, manufacturing planning and operations, and/or manufacturing costing, preferably in automotive industry
• Work experience at Toyota (with TBP and JKK through panel)
• Experience working on Toyota vehicle or powertrain projects
• Proven problem solving and process improvement experience and/or training
• Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tool experience

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.

Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX

Job ID: Toyota_North_America-1579573511

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-06T23:52:58