Lead Supply Chain Strategy Analyst

Comfort starts with our 10000 team members across the globe who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives in our homes work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset and innovation propels us into the future youre ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into detailed process designs operational requirements and implementation roadmaps.
• Identify risks dependencies and tradeoffs; recommend mitigation strategies and escalate as appropriate.
• Analyze endtoend supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies constraints and opportunities for cost service and quality improvement.
• Design refine and implement standardized processes across distribution logistics and manufacturing interfaces.
• Support development and deployment of KPI frameworks tied to critical value drivers and operational risk.
• Partner with IT and Data & Analytics teams to define business requirements and support enhancements to supply chain systems that are aligned with future technology capabilities
• Conduct scenario analysis and modeling to support strategic planning and business case development.
• Collaborate with Logistics Distribution Operations Manufacturing Quality Finance and IT leaders to align initiatives and ensure integrated execution.
• Promote a culture of datadriven decisionmaking accountability and continuous improvement across the supply chain organization.
• Support leadership by providing analysis and recommendation of internal resource alignment to support the Supply Chain organization vision and deliver desired business outcomes.
• Support the development of strategic business cases by working with cross-functional teams outlining business opportunities rationale and operating plans to capture the opportunity
• Continually look for ways to transform our business using talent data processes and technology as vehicles for value creation.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

Operates as a senior technical partner enabling leadership decisionmaking and enterprise strategy execution. Supports supply chain operations strategy network planning and operational improvement across the US Canada and Mexico for La-Z-Boy Residential.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field with 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or workstreams in crossfunctional environments
• Strong system and analytic skills-Experience in utilization of Power BI or similar BI tools
• Strong communication influence and collaboration skills
• Highly motivated selfdirected and comfortable operating with minimal oversight
• Travel Required: Up to 30%

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Broad Supply Chain background in multiple disciplines
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification / CI background
• Experience in engineering project management product and process development ideally for a major corporation in a process related industry such as furniture production.
• Deep understanding of Supply Chain principles technology and tools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Operates in a professional office environment as well as within a manufacturing environment.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical Vision Dental and Basic Life Insurance available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year two weeks prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the companys Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated were an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service quality products and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

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