TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Team description

Toyota's ambition and vision involve transitioning into a mobility company that provides continuously improved mobility solutions for everyone.

In pursuit of this goal, two entities have been founded in Europe. Toyota Connected Europe, located in London, serves as the technological solutions provider. On the other hand, Toyota Connected Technologies, headquartered in Brussels, takes responsibility for devising, planning, and executing the European strategy for connected, multimedia, and mobility services.

Toyota Connected Technologies Division has a clear focus on the Car of Tomorrow

Your responsibilities

We are in search of a dynamic Sr Specialist (he/she) who will integrate and strengthen BPO Cost Planning Team focusing on “connected” hardware, software, back-end and services with local and global Product and Development Teams to secure achievement of Financial Targets for Toyota Smart Cars in European Market.

Your responsibilities entail:

• 1. Support BPO Manager in defining appropriate Project’s Cost Planning Assumptions:
  • Ensure definition of volume, mix scenario and service grade strategy by carline
  • Ensure appropriate distribution of CT allowance between Hardware and Services
  • Submit cost planning assumptions with global organisation towards cost planning milestones

   

   

  2. Support BPO Manager in the development of the business case and approval of cost and profit targets through Project milestones by TME and TMC executives
  • Manage and consolidate cost estimation for hardware, software, cloud architecture and services from European and Global teams
  • Ensure clarification of profit gap based on the budget vs cost estimation, create an achievement scenario towards each Cost Planning milestones by cost reduction based on VE activities and, product and service content prioritisation in cooperation with global teams.

   

  3. Conduct Cost Follow activities during the Development period and Final Price Study prior to Start of Production. Perform PDCA reflection once the product is on the market (above previous O6 role).

   

  • Gather quotations from external Supplier (Purchasing) and Strategic Partners (TCEU, TMNA, TMC);
  • Reconfirm latest Volumes, Mixes and Prices
  • Re-evaluate Business Case versus original Target
  • Report to CT and TME Top Management final Profit outcome versus original Cost Planning Target.
  • Lead additional recovery activities in case of Gap to Target.
  • Provide input to Finance team in terms of Mid Term Business Plan and Budget Forecast.
  4. Support Contracts discussion and negotiation with Toyota-family Strategic Partners, in making sure that Business Case expectations and Targets will be reflected in the Contract.

   

  5. Contracts Management by coordinating activities with Indirect Purchasing, Legal, and Business Planning division in TME

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• You hold a degree in Economics, Business Administration or Engineering
• Enthusiast for Mobility Transformation solutions
• You bring professional experience in Cost Planning and Business Cases validations with a focus on digital products. Non-automotive experience is also valued
• You demonstrate proven capabilities in negotiating and reaching consensus.
• You showcase strong communication and excellent planning skills
• Result driven and able to break down complex tasks into manageable portions
• Creative, rigorous, challenging and persevering
• Strong computer literate (MS Excel, and PowerBI tools)
• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language), any other European language is an added value

Place of employment

• Belgium - Brussels (Evere): Toyota Motor Europe, Head Office,

We offer

Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits.  We provide flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office. You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year. If you want to know more, please check-out our Career and Benefits page.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.