La-Z-Boy
Job Opportunity At La-Z-Boy Incorporated
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
This position ensures parts and materials flow into the manufacturing plants accordingly to ensure production and productivity objectives are met while optimizing systems and processes to maximize the quality of the inventory management and planning. This position works on continuous improvement initiatives around material flow and inventory management with the corporate procurement team. Key Responsibilities (Other Duties As Assigned)
Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all planning data used to drive purchases of raw materials and parts through MRP or Min-Max planning spreadsheets while investigating opportunities for improvements in service, delivery and inventory turns. Reviews and management of supplier forecasts for material and part planning. Key communication point with the supplier on forecast and ordering issues/discrepancies. Places purchase orders to vendors for materials flowing through the Capital Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) and other centralized distribution points. Supports plants to mitigate emergency outages and eliminate disturbances to flow. Includes regular meetings with the supplier to monitor order status and timing. Manages part/material changes to support the corporate commodity team and R&D through Engineering Changes (ECs) and supplier changes as part of the continuous improvement on cost and quality. Responsible for managing raw material inventory levels to provide expected service level and meet company inventory metrics Supports Product Development, CI and Procurement projects as a core team member and/or SME as required Partners with suppliers to achieve improved performance on cost, delivery, and quality Provide enhancement suggestions and prioritization for system changes Scope & Impact
This position will manage assigned categories and suppliers. The role is responsible for the inventory turns and forecasting as driven by E1/Min-Max Planning Sheets and the planning data. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain or related field with 4-6 years of relevant experience including Microsoft Office Suite MRP/ERP experience English Advance level Up to 25% travel. Preferred Requirements
Master's Degree JD E1 system competency Power Bi experience APICS CPIM Supervisory Responsibilities
None Physical Demands/Work Environment
Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talking, standing and walking. Seldom required to bend, stoop or climb stairs. Not required to climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, balance, and reach overhead, pull, push, shovel or lift up to /over 50 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: 48 Work Shift: Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Accommodations
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.
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
This position ensures parts and materials flow into the manufacturing plants accordingly to ensure production and productivity objectives are met while optimizing systems and processes to maximize the quality of the inventory management and planning. This position works on continuous improvement initiatives around material flow and inventory management with the corporate procurement team. Key Responsibilities (Other Duties As Assigned)
Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all planning data used to drive purchases of raw materials and parts through MRP or Min-Max planning spreadsheets while investigating opportunities for improvements in service, delivery and inventory turns. Reviews and management of supplier forecasts for material and part planning. Key communication point with the supplier on forecast and ordering issues/discrepancies. Places purchase orders to vendors for materials flowing through the Capital Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) and other centralized distribution points. Supports plants to mitigate emergency outages and eliminate disturbances to flow. Includes regular meetings with the supplier to monitor order status and timing. Manages part/material changes to support the corporate commodity team and R&D through Engineering Changes (ECs) and supplier changes as part of the continuous improvement on cost and quality. Responsible for managing raw material inventory levels to provide expected service level and meet company inventory metrics Supports Product Development, CI and Procurement projects as a core team member and/or SME as required Partners with suppliers to achieve improved performance on cost, delivery, and quality Provide enhancement suggestions and prioritization for system changes Scope & Impact
This position will manage assigned categories and suppliers. The role is responsible for the inventory turns and forecasting as driven by E1/Min-Max Planning Sheets and the planning data. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain or related field with 4-6 years of relevant experience including Microsoft Office Suite MRP/ERP experience English Advance level Up to 25% travel. Preferred Requirements
Master's Degree JD E1 system competency Power Bi experience APICS CPIM Supervisory Responsibilities
None Physical Demands/Work Environment
Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talking, standing and walking. Seldom required to bend, stoop or climb stairs. Not required to climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, balance, and reach overhead, pull, push, shovel or lift up to /over 50 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: 48 Work Shift: Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Accommodations
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.