Director Supply Chain Operations Strategy

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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, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. 
 
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

As a key member of the Supply Chain Strategy team, this role will develop program and resource plans based on strategic priorities, including projects to drive improvements in cost, quality and delivery, act as the central focus for project management coordination, including centralized tracking and reporting, and course-correct project teams as needed to maintain on-time deliverables. This position will have authority to make overall Project Management assignments across members of the organization.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads execution of strategic projects, setting program management routines and bringing focus to the team on the activities required to deliver on planned benefits.
• Directs program activities to ensure high quality results within defined time, meeting operation standards and budget schedules. Collaborates with business leaders and executive team to develop the end-to-end approach and evaluation of strategic initiatives.
• Drive optimization of end-to-end processes: operations, order management, demand planning, S&OP, inventory planning, warehouse operations, carrier management and service level improvement by improving cross-functional collaboration and coordination.
• Prioritize and deploy internal resources to support the supply chain organization vision and deliver desired business outcomes.
• Champion the ‘Key Performance Indicator” processes and accountability. Support cross-functional areas by assisting in the establishment of definitions, measurements and tracking for key strategic and operational initiatives from the point of adoption to completion. Support departmental leaders to align strategic objectives across the organization.
• Develop, maintain and grow organization KPI dashboard that manages risk and identifies/tracks quantifiable opportunities.  Identify and implement KPI’s to measure supply chain performance against, and/or develop, critical value drivers.
• Refine, implement, and execute standardized processes across the end-to-end Supply Chain.
• Oversee balancing of supply and demand to optimize customer experience, costs, and inventory.
• Continually look for ways to transform our business using talent, data, processes, and technology as vehicles for value creation.

SCOPE & IMPACT: 

The role will have a significant direct and indirect impact for the entire Supply Chain organization, including operations, distribution, procurement, S&OP and logistics. Overall financial impact to an over $2.5B dollar business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field with 10+ years experience, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain leadership
• Experience working in a heavily matrixed organization
• Direct experience leading strategic change initiatives in a corporate environment; e.g., merger integration, supply chain transformation, business process engineering, etc.
• Broad business acumen to interact with senior-level general management.
• Ability to travel up to 30%

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification / Lean Manufacturing Practices / CI background
• Experience in a multi-site Supply Chain organization, ideally for a major corporation in a process related industry such as furniture production.
• STRONG analytical capability/understanding of end-to-end supply chain.
• Deep understanding of supply chain technology/tools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

Subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

Subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

Often required to sit, use repetitive hand motion, hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift up to 10 pounds.  Seldom required to climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, balance, reach overhead, pull, push, and lift up to 20, 30, or 40 pounds.

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

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: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If 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 company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

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 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 [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.