Director, Planning

The Director of Planning will lead the development and execution of integrated planning strategies across demand supply production and capacity planning functions at Cornerstone Building Brands. This role is accountable for creating best-in-class planning processes and systems to improve forecast accuracy inventory optimization manufacturing efficiency customer satisfaction and working capital performance. The incumbent will play a critical role in aligning operational planning with business goals and driving continuous improvement across all planning disciplines within the companys multi-site manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end implementation of Kinaxis Maestro across the Supply Chain function including system configuration testing deployment and user adoption to ensure the solution meets operational planning requirements and business goals.

Oversee the development standardization and integration of scheduling processes across the US Apertures BU in alignment with Kinaxis capabilities ensuring process scalability cross-functional alignment and long-term sustainability.

Lead the strategic design and implementation of planning processes across demand supply and production functions to drive operational efficiency and service excellence.

Drive end-to-end planning integrationpartnering with Sales Operations Finance Engineering and Business Unit leaders to ensure effective translation of demand into executable supply and production plans.

Oversee capacity planning and rough-cut scheduling to ensure labor equipment and material availability align with business requirements and service targets.

Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide planning calendar integrating demand supply and inventory strategies into a unified operating rhythm.

Optimize inventory levels across the supply chain while balancing service levels and working capital goals.

Implement and refine planning systems tools and data governance protocols to enable reliable forecasting visibility and decision-making.

Establish key planning performance indicators (KPIs) and governance routines to monitor effectiveness identify gaps and drive accountability.

Lead planning teams and provide coaching structure and direction to plant-level planners buyers and schedulers.

Act as a business partner in long-range planning new product introduction readiness and scenario modeling to support strategic growth and risk mitigation.

Serve as a critical voice in the selection and implementation of ERP/MRP tools that support demand supply and production planning needs.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement and planning excellence through documentation training and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field required; advanced degree or certifications (APICS CPIM CSCP) preferred.

8 years of progressive experience in planning supply chain or operations leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Proven experience leading cross-functional planning teams and driving integrated planning processes (demand supply capacity).

Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP systems demand planning tools and analytics platforms.

Demonstrated success in improving forecast accuracy inventory turns service levels and planning maturity.

Data-driven and analytical thinker with a strong command of Excel and planning systems.

Experience supporting or leading S&OP or IBP processes is a plus but the focus is on broader planning ownership.

Additional Information :

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.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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