Manager Product Configuration- Variable BOM, Building Materials

2 months ago


Cary, United States Cornerstone Building Brands Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

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 national 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.

Job Description

  • Manager the implementation of variable Bill of Material (BOM) across Cornerstone Building Brands US Windows business, ensuring high quality and timely cross-functional configuration work.
  • Supervise and coordinate a team responsible to execute all variable BOM configuration projects using various systems, BOM documentation as well as product specification and internal business processes.
  • Spear-head all corporate programs focused on aligning various legacy business processes and systems to ensure development of a single business process, systems and KPIs to allows the company to measure and resolve issues around BOM configuration quality and execution timeliness.
  • Manage a large cross-company software implementation to create accurate product configurations that meet marketing, engineering, finance and operations specifications.
  • Provide comprehensive management for large Product configuration initiative and related activities, working closely with the multiple teams to troubleshoot, resolve and document data discrepancies.
  • Manage the Product Configurator Team, allocating resources, prioritizing initiatives, and aligning conflicting needs to ensure accurate product configuration.
  • Lead & manage configurator teams to deliver on-time and complete deliverables; ensuring complete, accurate and ontime implementation.
  • Lead the creation of business process linking various BOM lifecycle tools such as PLM, ERP, order entry systems, to manage configuration system implementation, priorities, approval processes and timelines.
  • Guide and mentor a team of configurators, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.
  • Invest in the professional development of direct reports including coaching, performance reviews, and long-term career guidance.
  • Hands-on team management capability: proactive problem-solving attitude providing guidance and solutions, helping configurators getting things done on time/ accurately (identifying risks and ways to get back on track, if needed).
  • Collaborate with engineering, product management, supply chain and master data team for Bill of material configuration and management to reduce complexity and parts duplication.
  • Experience and strong understanding of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, safety, quality processes, cost, purchasing, engineering etc.
  • Strong analytical skills combined with a pragmatic approach and an eye for the essentials.
  • Strong interpersonal skills (from executive team to the Shopfloor)
  • Take end-to-end ownership of the configuration process and implementation of configuration tools.
  • Build a strong relationship and collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Master Data, Customer Service, IT, Supply Chain Finance and Operations Teams to streamline Product Data configuration releases, updates, and changes.
  • Help lead cross functional meetings aimed to resolve issues and identify process gaps opportunities that require stakeholder decisions or review business processes.
  • Manages the ongoing support to day-to-day configurations team operations, ensuring continuous product configuration data quality and integrity.
  • Engage in the Engineering Change Process to ensure a smooth integration within operational frameworks.
  • Collaborate with the ERP Team to provide Configurator support as needed for ERP system developments.
  • Manage testing product configurations to guarantee accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement and influence key stakeholders to drive for improvement.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance item master data processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Enforce strict data security and compliance standards to protect company data. 
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, engineering, or a related field- Required
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in BOM management with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity (required)
  • Experience in managing maintenance and creation of variable BOM configuration (preferred).
  • Experience in large scale, multi-site ERP implementation.
  • Experience managing physically dispersed teams and multi-site operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with manufacturing industry, configurable products (strongly preferred) or building products (preferred)
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Proven track record of successfully building high performance team responsible for software implementation and change management.
  • Demonstrated leadership in, with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous data-related challenges and drive strategic business outcomes. 
  • Robust project and program management expertise, capable of orchestrating multiple initiatives, managing resources, and adhering to stringent deadlines. 
  • Strong written and oral communications skills


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