Integrated Business Planning Analyst

Ashley Furniture Industries • Tampa, FL

51d

About The Position

We're seeking an
Integrated Business Planning Analyst who embodies our
commitment toContinuous Improvement and operates with
aCustomer-Centricmindset. This role is essential to maintaining Ashley's #1
position in the furniture industry by developing business planning improvements
that align with our vision of being the best furniture company.

As our IBP Analyst, you'll workboundarylessly across the
organization—partnering with senior leadership, Business Intelligence, Sales,
Customer Service, Demand Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics,
Warehousing, Finance, customers, suppliers, and industry specialists to exceed
our short and long-term objectives.

This is an opportunity to lead integrated business planning projects that
deliver significant value to both our external customers and internal business
partners, demonstrating ourCulture of Leadership at every level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Entry-level to early career professionals welcome—we value potential andPassion, Drive & Discipline
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Strong knowledge of Kaizen methodologies and continuous improvement tools
• Analytical Excellence: Advanced troubleshooting and analytical capabilities with ability to identify trends and outliers
• Customer Focus: Customer-centric approach with commitment to delivering on promises
• Technical Proficiency: Strong data analysis skills, business intelligence tools, and supply chain systems
• Decision Making: Ability to use judgment to select from multiple alternatives and make sound recommendations
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for negotiating and providing technical responses
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and build cooperative relationships
• Honesty & Integrity: Forthright and transparent in all interactions
• Passion, Drive & Discipline: Give everything you have to your job with enthusiasm and dedication
• Growth Focused: Committed to achieving #1 position in the furniture industry
• Adaptable & Self-Directed: Highly accountable and able to operate under minimal supervision
• Detail-Oriented: You inspect what you expect—embodying ourDirty Fingernail philosophy
• Team Player: Works boundarylessly for the greater good of the organization
• Continuous Learner: Committed to ongoing professional development and skill enhancement

Nice To Haves

• IBF - CPF
• ASCM/APICS – CPIM, CSCP, or CFPIM
• PMI – PMO
• Six Sigma certifications

Responsibilities

• Contribute to long-term and short-term business planning objectives that support our mission to improve quality, reduce costs, and do more business
• Actively participate in IBP meetings to enhance processes, train team members, and advance supporting technical tools
• Develop planning improvement processes for defined product families to exceed company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Apply professional judgment and managerial principles to perform advanced troubleshooting and analysis
• Embrace collaborative Kaizen behaviors to continuously improve Ashley's service delivery
• Generate datasets to identify outliers and trend conditions, determining improvement recommendations with business partners
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for analytical queries, analysis, and process improvement projects
• Assist in developing, monitoring, and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Test new supply chain applications and procedures to ensure operational excellence
• Communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers to negotiate and make recommendations
• Fulfill customer demands while ensuring reasonable inventory level plans
• Deliver on what is promised to the customer—our core commitment to being customer-centric
• Balance customer needs with efficient resource utilization across all Ashley locations
• Update, oversee, and follow up on KPIs for critical business discussions
• Ensure metrics align with Ashley's resources and strategic objectives
• Provide detailed procedural explanations and technical responses to stakeholders
• Make data-driven recommendations that support company-wide decision-making
• Workboundarylessly for the greater good of the organization
• Interface directly with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Positively engage in departmental meetings, training, and education
• Assist with training other employees and provide backup support
• DemonstrateA Culture of Leadership by leading IBP projects with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Lead at Every Level: Demonstrate leadership regardless of title or tenure
• Grow Your Career: Work in an environment committed to continuous learning and professional development
• Make an Impact: Contribute to strategic planning initiatives that directly affect our success as the best furniture company
• Collaborate Boundarylessly: Partner with diverse teams across our global operations
• Innovate Continuously: Apply Kaizen principles and cutting-edge analytical tools to drive improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level