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Job Summary:

This role is key to the successful execution Inventory strategies across manufacturing sites and/or distribution centers. This role is responsible for the management of Inventory health across raw materials and for MRP execution including optimization of safety stocks by location for Finished goods, raw and WIP materials. This role coordinates with IBP and Materials leadership as well as corporate procurement to ensure alignment of purchasing strategies and incorporation of material flows into monthly update of inventory forecasting. Directs, monitors and supports plant materials buyers and cover/RDC replenishments on all commodities assigned.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate with demand planners to translate forecast into appropriate materials management and inventory strategiesExecution of all materials management policies and processes, including cycle counting, MRP or spreadsheet planning data management, Product style drop process. These policies and business processes are maintained in the materials manager playbook.Support key SOP processes which includes inventory forecasting, critical supplier capacity planning, style balance out, and Critical Parts Checking reconciliation for all assigned commodities.Lead remote team members with buying responsibilities and ensures Manufacturing business partners have appropriate support to meet their objectives for cost, delivery and service level.Utilize Power BI to enhance key measure tracking and enable buying teams to succeedParticipate in monthly purchasing review meeting with companywide buying team to review metrics, target adherence, root cause for misses and solution based forward actions.Develop, update, and report out on key metrics related to area of responsibility.Collaborate with Planners/Buyers on purchasing raw materials, or finished goods, relative to the published finished goods build plans, to ensure raw material will be ready in time to support the finished goods build plans.Report  on Inventory health performance, forecast, and continuous improvement efforts to IBP Leadership TeamManage all necessary actions for product life cycle management.Works with the Data analytics team to ensure all system updates are done in a timely mannerSupport Supply Chain projects and ITP as needed

SCOPE & IMPACT: 

Support activities that enable La-Z-Boy Supply Chain to meet Customer Service On-Time and Order Lead Time Objectives.  Track and Measure performance across 9 Manufacturing locations (US and Mexico) Residential and Joybird manufacturing locations.  Failure to manage inventory health has a direct impact on recognized revenue and corporate margin goal achievement. Failure to manage inventories can lead to either an excess or shortage in component parts and or Finished Goods, increasing inventory dollars or lack of work for plants while creating late units and potentially increasing freight cost for part expediting.     

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field with 8 - 10 years of relevant work experienceStrong proficiency in EXCEL and POWERPOINTExperience leading supply planning, purchasing or Inventory ManagementExperience with global Multi-site SupportUp to 30% travel including potentially international travel

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

3-5 years of supervisory/leadership experienceASCM (APICS), or Equivalent CertificationOracle/JDE E1, Business Objects/Intellect, DOMO, or related ERP systemsExperience utilizing collaborative planning software

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  up to 4 direct reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. 

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:

40

Work Shift:

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're 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 upmost 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 recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.