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:
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):
- Collaborate with business leaders to identify and evaluate strategic initiatives.
- Translate strategic objectives into detailed process designs, operational requirements, and implementation roadmaps.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs; recommend mitigation strategies and escalate as appropriate.
- Analyze end‑to‑end supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies, constraints, and opportunities for cost, service, and quality improvement.
- Design, refine, and implement standardized processes across distribution, logistics, and manufacturing interfaces.
- Support development and deployment of KPI frameworks tied to critical value drivers and operational risk.
- Partner with IT and Data & Analytics teams to define business requirements and support enhancements to supply chain systems that are aligned with future technology capabilities
- Conduct scenario analysis and modeling to support strategic planning and business case development.
- Collaborate with Logistics, Distribution Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and IT leaders to align initiatives and ensure integrated execution.
- Promote a culture of data‑driven decision‑making, accountability, and continuous improvement across the supply chain organization.
- Support leadership by providing analysis and recommendation of internal resource alignment to support the Supply Chain organization vision and deliver desired business outcomes.
- Support the development of strategic business cases by working with cross-functional teams outlining business opportunities, rationale, and operating plans to capture the opportunity
- Continually look for ways to transform our business using talent, data, processes, and technology as vehicles for value creation.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
Operates as a senior technical partner enabling leadership decision‑making and enterprise strategy execution. Supports supply chain operations strategy, network planning and operational improvement across the US, Canada and Mexico for La-Z-Boy Residential.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field with 6-8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or workstreams in cross‑functional environments
- Strong system and analytic skills-Experience in utilization of Power BI or similar BI tools
- Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills
- Highly motivated, self‑directed, and comfortable operating with minimal oversight
- Travel Required: Up to 30%
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Broad Supply Chain background in multiple disciplines
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification / CI background
- Experience in engineering, project management, product and process development, ideally for a major corporation in a process related industry such as furniture production.
- Deep understanding of Supply Chain principles, technology and tools.
- Local to Dayton, TN or Monroe, MI
WORK LOCATION: Based in Dayton, TN
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Operates in a professional office environment as well as within a manufacturing environment.
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:
40Benefits 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 [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.
What We Do
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings the transformational power of comfort to people, homes, and communities around the world—a mission that began when our founders invented the iconic recliner in 1927. Today, we operate as a vertically integrated furniture manufacturer and retailer, committed to uncompromising quality and compassion for our consumers. Our Retail segment consists of 184 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and is part of a broader network of over 350 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries®, serving customers nationwide when coupled with La-Z-Boy.com. Joybird®, an ecommerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has 12 stores in the U.S. In our Wholesale segment, we manufacture comfortable, custom furniture for our Furniture Galleries® and a variety of retail channels: England Furniture Co., which offers custom upholstered furniture, and casegoods brands Kincaid®, American Drew®, and Hammary®, which provide pieces that make every room feel like home. The La-Z-Boy Incorporated state-of-the-art, LEED-certified world headquarters is located in Monroe, Michigan. This location along with our Innovation Center in Dayton, Tennessee, and all our North American manufacturing locations all represent our commitment to the environment—we integrate sustainable business practices to reduce the impact of our operations. Being a great employer isn’t limited to our sustainability or record-breaking safety performance; it also means being a good corporate citizen. In FY 2023, La-Z-Boy Incorporated and the La-Z-Boy Foundation granted more than $3 million to non-profit organizations through monetary and in-kind donations. Our signature partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) helps give families a comfortable home away from home while their children receive much-needed medical care, as we’ve donated more than 15,000 pieces of furniture to RMHC® homes. Join our team to impact the world through comfort.
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