Analyst- Business Planning

Overview

Who we are

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 Business Planning team is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Business Planning Analyst to help drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating external benchmarking activities, managing VIP visitor requests, and overseeing the reporting and tracking of the company’s Hoshin and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Also leading/influencing/decision making.

Reporting directly to the Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Business Planning department’s mission to align strategic goals with operational execution and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as a Communication Liaison: Facilitate clear and effective communication between TMNA/TMMK (Toyota Motor North America/Toyota Kentucky) and executive leadership, particularly in preparation for and during VIP visits

• Executive Presentation Development: Create high-quality, executive-level presentations to support strategic messaging

• Bilingual Translation Support: Provide English-Japanese and Japanese-English translation for documents, meetings, and events as needed

• Meeting & Workshop Coordination: Assist in planning, organizing, and leading meetings and workshops to ensure smooth execution and productive outcomes

• Manufacturing Event Coordination: Lead plant-level coordination for manufacturing-related events and initiatives

• Executive Support: Partner with executive leadership to implement new ideas, processes, and strategic initiatives

• Executive Reporting: Prepare executive report materials, including PowerPoint presentations, video editing, and other multimedia content

• KPI Management: Track, analyze, and report daily, monthly, and annual company KPIs; ensure accurate and consistent record-keeping

• KPI Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve discrepancies in Safety, Production, and Quality KPIs in collaboration with TMNA

• External Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external requests from TMNA, including radar charts and escalation matrices

• Budget Oversight: Manage group budgets and monitor spending to ensure alignment with financial goals

• Administrative Operations: Oversee daily operations under the guidance of senior leadership, including calendar management, file maintenance, and coordination of annual meetings

• Travel up to 20% domestically/internationally

• Process Improvement: Identify and address core issues in business processes to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or equivalent experience (5+ years) in an administrative role

• High degree of confidentiality

• Analytic (data analysis) skills, strategic and creative thinker

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and build consensus with multiple stakeholders

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft office products

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Accounting or similar field of study

• Experience supporting VIP members

• Ability to translate English to Japanese and Japanese to English (fluent in Japanese)

• Strong understanding of Japanese culture and business etiquette, with previous experience working with a Japan affiliated company

• KPI Management/Visualization experience including visualizing data through milestone management

• Experience leading, planning and/or attending Executive company meeting

• TBP (Toyota Business Process) completion through panel

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.