Lead Supply Chain Strategy Analyst
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dayton • Missouri • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- 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
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%
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance
- 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
- 9-11 paid holidays each year
- Two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire
- Personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementprocess designoperational requirementsKPI frameworksscenario analysismodelingdata analysisproject managementbusiness case developmentcost improvement
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencecollaborationself-directedaccountabilitycontinuous improvementleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingmotivation