Accessory Business Operations Co-op

Company Overview:

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 diverse, talented team members who want to grow and start their impossible with us.

As an Accessory Business Operations Co-op at Toyota, you will:

· Gain new experience relation to your major

· Work with a world-renowned automotive company on how accessory planning & pricing works

· Practice what you learn in class through hands-on applications

· Network with professionals in your field of interest

· Test drive a career and get a better grasp of your goals and interests

· Expand your business insight & acumen

· Develop a confident, professional image

Key Responsibilities:

Co-op projects can include benchmarking activities researching accessories identifying key similarities and/or differences across OEMs and (the Aftermarket for more competitive commodities) which may influence pricing differences. This could involve either using the internet or other sources. As part of this, capture the pricing (MSRPs) as well as the key attributes across the competitors (and models). Gather & maintain the data in a spreadsheet or database. Create summary reports using data visualization tools like Tableau. Other projects could involve profit & margin analysis on accessories, working on the accessory business case to develop a profitable market based accessory pricing strategy. There could be other ad-hoc projects in addition to those called out above. The students will work on the assignments in one of the following groups:

Accessory Planning

Plan & develop accessories, review accessory business case

Accessory Pricing

Price accessories both uninstalled and installed keeping profitability in mind

Locations:

Toyota Motor North America

Plano, TX (NA Service Parts and Accessories Headquarters)

Qualifications:

· Currently enrolled in a full-time, accredited Bachelor’s or above degree program studying Business, Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain

· Sophomores or above that are able to work two (2) or more semesters/quarters

· Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher

· Have reliable transportation as co-ops may be traveling among our various facilities

· Have lawful unlimited authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship