Corporate Strategy Associate
Department: Corporate Strategy
Reports To: Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy
Location: Wendell, NC
Position Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
Management Level: Non-management
JOB SUMMARY
The Corporate Strategy Associate will play a key role in driving company-wide strategic initiatives, managing performance through KPIs, and building a data-driven management system. This role is responsible for delivering actionable insights, improving operational efficiency, and supporting executive decision-making through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB
1. KPI Management & Business Performance
- Own the development, tracking, and reporting of company-wide KPIs (e.g., sales, operating profit)
- Analyze performance against targets and identify key gaps, risks, and opportunities
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to improve business performance
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and executive-level reporting materials
2. Strategic Initiative Execution
- Drive the planning and execution of key corporate strategic initiatives
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and KPIs
- Track initiative progress and proactively address risks or delays
- Support program management and ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities
3. Data-Driven Management & Data Infrastructure
- Contribute to building and enhancing a data-driven management system
- Lead data consolidation efforts across functions (Sales, Warranty, Parts, Dealer, Marketing, etc.)
- Support data warehouse initiatives and improve data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility
- Identify opportunities to leverage data for better decision-making
4. Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies in business processes and recommend improvement solutions
- Drive initiatives to enhance operational workflows and management controls
- Support continuous improvement efforts to increase organizational efficiency and productivity
5. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with HQ and local teams to ensure alignment on priorities and performance
- Facilitate communication and coordination across departments
- Ensure consistency and accuracy of key management information
6. Executive Support & Strategic Planning
- Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and strategic materials for senior leadership
- Provide data-driven insights to support executive decision-making
- Track and drive key corporate priorities across the organization
7. Analytical & Reporting
- Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Translate complex data into clear insights and business recommendations
- Support data-driven decision-making across the organization
EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field
- 0–3 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, or data analysis (internship experience included)
- Strong interest in corporate strategy, business operations, and data-driven management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for data analysis, workflow automation, and productivity improvement
- Experience or strong interest in data tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity with CRM/ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce, SAP) is a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Bilingual (English/Korean) is a plus