Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Senior Analyst, Strategy & Innovation will be responsible for leading the continuous business planning process (including both deliverables and process improvements) and other critical enterprise-wide initiatives, as well as deeper dives on key strategic issues, PMO governance (cascading and alignment of goals) and deep analytical work to build data-driven solutions. This role will also support various business units in launching frameworks, administering, and coordinating gate processes, and providing visibility to Vitality Index KPI. This role is a true value-add partner and considered as a business liaison and project manager for some key initiatives. This position reports to the Vice President, Corporate Strategy. This presents a unique opportunity to join a market leader pursuing a growth strategy and to be part of a team at the center of developing and executing on that pivot.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Business planning
- Help manage strategic planning end-to-end: situation analysis, strategy setting, response planning, financial modeling and initiatives tracking and monitoring.
- Work collaboratively with BU President and Executive staff to advance the strategic thinking and implementation throughout the planning process (with key deliverables for Executive Committee and Board of Directors).
- Build business case for most promising ideas, recommend path forward (internal innovation, JV…) and champion projects to get traction with businesses.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Maintain an enterprise-wide process and tool in collaboration with the BU PMO organizations to feed overall business planning process (key initiatives).
- Set up the right execution cadence and drive critical touchpoints.
- Contribute to the documentation of internal knowledge.
- Serve as a super user for the Smartsheet tool, maintaining and updating processes for continuous improvement.
- Analytics
- Frame and analyze internal and external sources of information.
- Build and/or vet financial models.
- Translate information into actionable and sound business decisions – becoming a trusted resource.
- Address urgent and ad hoc analytical needs that can covers topics as wide as sales excellence, manufacturing network optimization, profitability etc. to advance overall strategy.
- Innovation Process Administration & Reporting
- Support business units in launching and managing the product development framework.
- Administer and coordinate the gate process for new product development.
- Identify and address areas of concern in the innovation process, design solution and build tools to address gaps.
- Collaborate with multifunctional teams such as R&D, marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure the process is followed.
- Provide visibility to NPI and Vitality Index KPIs. Report out on key KPIs related to new product development to the Executive Committee.
- Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to track performance and ensure a balanced innovation pipeline.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.
- 2+ years experience in a management consulting or corporate strategy role.
- Proficiency with Smartsheet or similar project management tools.
- Experience in administering gate processes and frameworks for new product development; Strong understanding of NPI and Vitality Index KPIs preferred.
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadline constraints.
- Demonstrated analytical and influencing skills with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).
- Change Management – Ability to lead change in a way that brings people along in the journey.
- Project Management – Ability to manage complex projects and be a guide to NPD project managers, strong organizational & multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
- Perspective – Looks towards the broadest possible view when developing solutions and dealing with challenges.
- Anticipation – Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.
- Communication – Effective communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills to interface within own team and business facing leaders.
- Collaboration – Listens, builds trust, and works effectively with others to achieve business outcomes; Improves team effectiveness.
- Analytical and Data Minded – Uses facts, data, and empirical information to draw accurate conclusions. Able to track, analyze, and report data.
- Manages Courageously – Adapts to change and effectively resolves conflict.
- Resiliency – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000K-$135,000K + 10%bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
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