USG · 6 hours ago
Corporate Strategy Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUSG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. The Corporate Strategy Manager will support the development of manufacturing strategies, analyze profitability drivers, and lead strategic projects to enhance operational efficiency and growth.
Advanced MaterialsBuilding MaterialManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Support the development and maintenance of a holistic low-cost manufacturing strategy for the USG lines of business
Produce summaries of industry and market trends and develop demand forecasts to inform capital investment decisions and priorities
Conduct quantitative and qualitative evaluations of potential capital investments across multiple dimensions, including: Current and future delivered cost position relative to competitors – Locations and capacity sizes to consider for investment
Potential raw material sources and delivery modes
Role of warehouses and/or distribution centers in supporting service level and cost objectives
Network optimization analysis
Comprehensive view across all USG product categories
Build financial models to support capital investment cases including ROI calculations, cash flow projections, and sensitivity analyses
Analyze profitability drivers across multiple dimensions (e.g., channel, geography, product, customer, mode)
Identify profitability themes and trends across all dimensions through external research, data analysis, and internal stakeholder interviews
Develop data-driven assessments of potential profitability improvement levers and strategic initiatives
Estimate potential financial impact, execution complexity, and risk associated with each opportunity
Support prioritization discussions with the business by preparing analysis and presentation materials
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, manufacturing, and logistics) to track performance and adoption
Lead or support special projects at the direction of business unit leaders such as resource allocation analysis, competitive intelligence, market trend synthesis and implications, and operational efficiency improvement campaigns
Develop and maintain long-range operational forecasts regarding volume, market share, financial requirements, human capital needs, etc
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify and profile potential acquisition or partnership targets
Support creation of financial models for potential targets to assess valuation, synergy size, and ROI
Assist operational teams with post-merger integration planning
Provide analytical support to business leaders on operational and strategic questions
Support initiatives to improve service position (VOC, quality improvement)
Drive internal process efficiencies and lead administrative activities for key BU activities
Provide input into demand forecasts and other analytics related to production scheduling, profitability, and customer specific requests
Collaborate with USG Corporation and members of shared services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to structure analysis, breaking down complex business questions
Collaborative working style with the ability to partner effectively across functions
Clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal
Strong Excel skills with ability to produce defect-free analysis independently (financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, scenario modeling)
Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and executive-ready materials
Ability to synthesize data into well-supported recommendations
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple analytical workstreams
Well-rounded problem solver, comfortable switching between detailed analytical work and cross-functional collaboration
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, clear communication, and a desire to grow into broader business leadership roles over time
Strategic mindset and ability to structure analyses
Strong analytical skills, including strong Excel capabilities
Able to collaborate across functional groups to achieve shared objectives
Clear verbal and written communication of insights
Effective project management skills and ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge assumptions with data
Preferred
2-4 years of experience in management consulting preferred
Experience in B2B commercial environments with a manufacturing or industrial goods company preferred
Benefits
Two medical insurance options
Vision and dental coverage
401(k) Investment Plan with company match
Pension plan
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
USG
USG is a manufacturing company that produces gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-11Acquired
1993-05-14IPO
Leadership Team
Srinivas Veeramasuneni
Chief Technology Officer
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