Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Toyota Vehicle Parts Buyer | Business Management Graduate | Product Planning & Budget Optimization Expertise | Triathlete Ironman World Championship 2025 finisher | Passionate about Automotive & High-Performance Achievements
- Led the end-to-end process of R&D budget allocation for all divisions developing software-based technologies: Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, autonomous driving systems (ADAS), and in-vehicle software (GPS, EV charging maps, infotainment, etc.). - Reported directly to the Vice President and Executive Vice President, delivering strategic recommendations and performance insights to guide high-stakes investment decisions. - Defined and tracked KPIs across departments to ensure alignment with strategic goals and monitor execution efficiency. - Conducted audits of the product portfolio to assess profitability, phase-out opportunities, and roadmap prioritization. - Delivered high-impact executive presentations used to steer key corporate decisions. - Built and deployed a centralized SharePoint platform to enhance collaboration and knowledge management. - Performed strategic benchmarks on emerging technologies, particularly in the fields of AI for automotive, predictive maintenance, and connected services. - Created dynamic dashboards in Power BI to support data-driven strategic planning.
-Manage a team of 6 people and an annual budget of 400k€ -Maintain business relationships and create partnership up to 10k€ -Conduct cold calling and mailing to develop new partnerships
-Outperform store and sales target by 10% -Welcome, help and advise hundreds of clients per day -Award of the most efficient employee of the month
-Conducted a strategic study using analytical data to simplify and standardize the product strategy for the Toyota Corolla across all European markets. -Managed the inventory tracking for the 2023 launch vehicles in Europe. -Worked on the product and marketing strategy for the Toyota Corolla models (2023, 2024, and 2025). -Held weekly meetings with Toyota Europe’s Top Management and Toyota Corporation (Japan). -Proficient in using Toyota’s marketing tools. -Conducted competitive analysis benchmarking. -Worked in a demanding and multicultural environment. -Gained experience in Toyota’s management methods.