Senior Supply Chain Manager

La-Z-Boy; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is seeking a senior supply chain leader to oversee production scheduling, materials management and logistics in our plant. You will ensure on-time customer orders and deliveries while controlling safety, quality and cost targets.

Lead a team to optimize raw materials, inventory systems and supplier performance, driving continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the facility. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; 8–10 years related experience or equivalent.
• CPM or CPIM certification.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong safety and quality program support experience.
• Highly self-motivated with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Operational knowledge of essential computer programs and ability to communicate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Production Distribution Center performance, including on-time shipping and inventory accuracy.
• Manage safety, quality, and labor costs to meet AOP targets in assigned areas.
• Ensure Safety, Quality and 5S standards are met throughout the plant.
• Serve as E1 Business Lead for the facility.
• Manage raw material inventory and cycle counts to support service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Inventory management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPM or CPIM certification

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ 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, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary:

Provides leadership and direct oversight of production scheduling, materials management, and logistics operations in the plant. Ensures customer orders and deliveries are as requested, on time, and as specified.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Responsible for Production Distribution Center Performance including on-time shipping percentage, inventory accuracy, and indirect labor expense.
• Responsible for the performance of various supply areas including Safety, Quality, and Direct / Indirect Labor dollars, etc. and achieving AOP targets for assigned areas.
• Ensure all Safety, Quality and 5S expectations are met.
• Serve as E1 Business Lead for the facility.
• Responsible for managing raw material inventory levels to provide expected service level and meet company inventory metrics as well as administering the campus cycle count program for inventory integrity.
• Provides finished goods invoicing targets.
• Performs detailed scheduling and production activity control.
• Executes for bill of material changes, accuracy, and ECN implementation.
• Manages and improves Inventory systems at the plant and off-site warehouse.
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of planning data used to drive purchases of raw materials through materials requirements planning system.
• Leads purchasing group including supplier scheduling, purchase orders, and supply performance.
• Responsible for raw materials, expensed materials, and component receipts, stores, and delivery to support production processes.
• Directs finish goods production reporting, labeling, storage, planning loads, internal transportation, and releasing of loads to customers.
• Actively manages logistics and logistics’ costs for inbound and outbound freight.
• Deploys continuous improvement and lean methodologies to drive increases in productivity while teaching these skills to team members and drives efficiency improvements for all supply chain areas.
• Responsible for financial measures of inventory management, indirect labor, and logistics.
• Partners with suppliers to achieve improved performance on cost, delivery, and quality.
• Supports Accounting to ensure SOX compliance.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

Strategic direction and leadership of the entire supply chain. This role is responsible for making high-level decisions that affect the company’s competitive positioning and customer satisfaction through on-time, accurate product delivery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from an accredited college or university with 8-10 years related experience, or equivalent.
• CPM or CPIM certification.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Record of strong Safety and Quality program support
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent Leadership qualities/skills
• Outstanding organizational/interpersonal skills
• Operational knowledge of essential computer programs
• Proven ability to communicate with all levels of employees.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Furniture or consumer products manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing certification
• Specialized training in Supply Chain management, Logistics, Production Scheduling or Leadership
• Travel Required: Up to 10%

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises 3 to 8 Managers and Professional personnel in the Supply Chain Department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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

Benefits for Employees in the US:

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 [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.