Sr. Analyst - Forecasting

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

• Critical thinking skills; strong ability to identify, analyze and problem solve

• Experience in planning and developing forecast methods

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

• Experience communicating effectively & 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 & 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.

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