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