Materials Planning Supervisor

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):

• Monitor and maintain all planning data within e1 for manufactured and purchased materials for supply and profit centers.
• Oversee materials team members who run and utilize various e1 reports to input data make transactions and plan and place orders.
• Monitoring and updating style forecasts.
• Coordinate research plan and place orders when necessary to support all engineering changes drop styles and new style implementations between production R&D and purchasing.
• Reporting of any discrepancies in new or existing BOM to appropriate personnel for investigation and corrections.
• Maintains cooperation and communication with Purchasing to ensure vendor and plant requirements are met.
• Establish adequate inventory levels for Dayton Service Center usage through forecasting and necessary inventory transactions.
• Investigates causes of shortages and other inventory abnormalities reconciling the negative on hand balances of active and obsolete parts.
• Responsible for making various transactions/adjustments in e1 including but not limited to cycle count adjustments inventory transfers issuing of material and month-end transactions.
• Ensuring the accuracy of inventory levels by leading auditing reporting and problem-solving processes.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

This position is responsible for ensuring all Dayton branch plants have the materials they need to produce assemble and ship quality furniture to our customers on-time every time..

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree with 4-6 years of experience in inventory systems management or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience in inventory system management
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with: Windows operating systems Microsoft Office programs and JD Edwards or similar inventory management system.
• Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) lean supply techniques and material handling equipment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold teams accountable and drive process improvements
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time (JIT) tools
• Must have the ability to communicate and work with various levels of management and team members. Display a professional attitude. Project a positive image of La-Z-Boy to all customers both internal and external.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take on responsibilities and handle employee issues without constant supervision and direction.
• Ability to clearly write reports memos and emails.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree
• CPIM certification (APICS)
• Familiarity with Agile and how to read a print.
• Commitment to position and La-Z-Boys vision and mission.
• Experience with taking and reconciling a physical inventory

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 5-10 direct reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily Office environment. Ability to sit stand walk stoop and move throughout the facility when needed. Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery varying temperatures and moderate noise levels. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection..

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.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued included and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at or by calling .