Job Description
Advanced Product Planning Strategist
Rank 5
Scarborough, ON (Hybrid)
Deadline: Please apply by November 10th, 2024.
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Product Planning Strategist to join our Product Planning department. This is a full-time opportunity and will report to the Manager of Advanced Product Strategy. This role is at the forefront of transforming Toyota and Lexus vehicle lineups to meet the evolving needs of the Canadian market. This role has a significant impact on the future of mobility, sustainability, compliance and customer satisfaction. We are looking for a candidate that thrives in a dynamic environment and has a strategic mindset.
What We’ll Bring:

Company & Culture

• A hybrid work environment
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement
• Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus
• Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately
• Company pension plan with additional employer contributions
• Associate vehicle discount program
• Reimbursement programs (tuition & fitness)
• Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits
• Sabbatical leave program

What You’ll be Doing:

• Collaborate with the Advanced Product Strategy (APS) Manager to identify product and powertrain needs that will meet the voice of the Canadian customer and Toyota Canada’s long-term goals, ensuring alignment across our affiliates
• Evaluate all new series introduction opportunities for Toyota Canada to determine the fit in the portfolio along with the volume capability and ability to support compliance requirements
• Study and propose a forecast of powertrains intent/demand across Canada to directly support the volume planning of vehicles and compliance requirements
• Lead Toyota Canada to achieve the Mid Term Product Plan (MTPP) milestone in partnership with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) & Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)
• Support the Compliance Consultant regarding the future outlook planning for ZEV, GHG and Tailpipe compliance regulations
• Support the Sales Planning team through the Annual Planning and Mid Term Business Planning (MTBP) milestones through the provision of product portfolio and powertrain strategy
• Maintain the strong partnership with TMNA’s APS and Enterprise Strategy (ES) teams to allow for Toyota and Lexus in North America to continue to advance
• Build upon the very strong foundation of collaboration with Product Planning, Sales Planning, Lexus Division and Toyota Division

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree in Business, Management, or Engineering
• 6+ years of automotive experience, with strategic and product management experience preferred
• Experience in Product Planning and/or Sales and Inventory Planning are an asset
• Demonstrated “storytelling” skills, with the ability to distill complicated issues into easy-to-understand proposals for audiences up to the Executive team
• Strong ability to take qualitative and quantitative insights and analyze them to develop a strategic path forward
• Skillful in influencing, negotiating, and consensus-building
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Willing to travel within North America & to Japan
• Valid Driver’s License

About Us
Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI’s Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives.
What Sets Us Apart?
A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility.
What You Should Know:
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation.

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• Collaborate with the Advanced Product Strategy (APS) Manager to identify product and powertrain needs that will meet the voice of the Canadian customer and Toyota Canada’s long-term goals, ensuring alignment across our affiliates
• Evaluate all new series introduction opportunities for Toyota Canada to determine the fit in the portfolio along with the volume capability and ability to support compliance requirements
• Study and propose a forecast of powertrains intent/demand across Canada to directly support the volume planning of vehicles and compliance requirements
• Lead Toyota Canada to achieve the Mid Term Product Plan (MTPP) milestone in partnership with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) & Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)
• Support the Compliance Consultant regarding the future outlook planning for ZEV, GHG and Tailpipe compliance regulations
• Support the Sales Planning team through the Annual Planning and Mid Term Business Planning (MTBP) milestones through the provision of product portfolio and powertrain strategy
• Maintain the strong partnership with TMNA’s APS and Enterprise Strategy (ES) teams to allow for Toyota and Lexus in North America to continue to advance
• Build upon the very strong foundation of collaboration with Product Planning, Sales Planning, Lexus Division and Toyota Divisio