Director of Integrated Business Planning - Apertures

Company Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is North America's largest manufacturer of exterior building products, with operations spanning manufacturing facilities across the United States and Mexico, alongside sales and distribution offices throughout the United States and Canada. We are dedicated to our journey of becoming the premier provider of exterior building solutions.

Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of our IBP processes in our Apertures Business Unit. The Director will have high visibility and collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of business objectives, forecasting, and supply chain strategies. This leadership role is pivotal in driving efficiency, profitability, and scalability by integrating demand, supply, financials, and operational plans through a unified planning cadence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IBP Process Leadership:
   • Lead, oversee, and execute the monthly Integrated Business Planning process across the business unit culminating in four distinct reviews: Demand Planning, Supply Planning including Inventory optimization, Financial Planning (Integrated reconciliation of Demand and Supply), and Business acceptance of the Plan.
   • Direct management and leadership of the Demand Function and Review utilizing a multitude of tools (Sales Input, Statistical Modeling, Other Forecasting methods including use of market indicators) to coalesce around one 80% confident consensus forecast.
   • Collaborate with senior executives to define the IBP strategy and ensure alignment with quarterly and annual business goals.  Output of the IBP will be Risks, Opportunities and Actions needed to maximize financial goals.
   • Re-envision and improve monthly IBP cycle, ensuring timely and accurate updates to forecasts, budgets, and resource allocation.
   • Develop and recommend differential time horizon management i.e. Execution window 0-3 months, Planning window 4 – 18 months.
   • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
   • Work closely with senior leaders in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure the integration of all functions.
   • Ensure effective communication and alignment across departments to optimize business performance and meet key financial and operational targets.
3. Forecasting & Scenario Planning:
   • Lead the development and refinement of forecasting models, ensuring they reflect current market conditions, customer needs, and inventory levels.
   • Implement scenario planning to assess potential business risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to the leadership team.
4. Data-Driven Decision Making:
   • Drive the use of advanced analytics and BI tools to enhance decision-making and improve the visibility of business performance including predictive analytics.
   • Lead the development and use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of the IBP process.
5. Continuous Improvement & Change Management:
   • Champion the continuous improvement of IBP processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes.
   • Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure the organization’s ability to scale as business needs evolve.
6. Stakeholder Management:
   • Serve as the key point of contact for all IBP-related matters, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
   • Present IBP insights, progress, and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in business planning, demand management, supply chain, or operations, with at least 5 years in an IBP or leadership role.
• Proven success in leading through influence cross-functional teams and implementing IBP processes at an enterprise level.
• Strong background in demand planning, supply chain management, financial planning, and data analytics.
• Experience operating in a matrixed environment required.

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).
• Business & Financial Acumen – Strong understanding of the business and ability to understand the financial impact of decisions and actions and makes informed decisions to maximize ROI on activity.
• Change Management – Ability to lead change in a way that brings people along in the journey.
• Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving/Analytical – Highly numerate and data-driven with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Energy – High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment and ability to energize others towards the achievement of business objectives.
• Influencing – Proficient in influencing leaders through a variety of techniques.
• Presence – Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong ability to present to senior executives.
• Results Orientation – Resilient with demonstrated ability to consistently deliver on accountabilities, including overcoming setbacks and navigating obstacles.
• Systematic – Thinks/acts using clear, sound, and repeatable methods and approaches.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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 or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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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