Integrated Business Planning Lead (S&OP Workstream)

Ashley Furniture•Tampa, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Integrated Business Planning Lead (S&OP / S&OE Workstream) Department: Supply Chain Reports To: Senior Director, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Location: Tampa (Ybor), FL – On-site Employment Type: Full-Time Level: Manager-level individual contributor (no direct reports) About Ashley Furniture Ashley Furniture is the world's largest furniture manufacturer, operating a vertically integrated value chain spanning manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce operations across 123 countries. As we continue to scale and optimize our enterprise, we're building world-class planning capabilities to align our entire organization around a single, integrated plan that drives execution excellence and exceptional customer service. Job Summary The Integrated Business Planning Lead (S&OP / S&OE Workstream) owns the end-to-end IBP process and governance framework that aligns planning and execution across Ashley's vertically integrated value chain, including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Distribution, Wholesale, Retail, and E-commerce operations. This role is accountable for ensuring that planning processes integrate demand signals, supply capabilities, inventory positioning, and financial implications across all channels and internal manufacturing operations. You will not own commercial or operational performance; instead, you ensure leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Distribution, Wholesale, Retail, and E-commerce operate from a single, aligned, decision-ready plan that enables effective trade-off decisions at the enterprise level while delivering exceptional customer service. Two IBP Leads fill complementary roles, each owning a primary workstream: IBP Lead – Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Mid- to long-range planning and alignment (3–24 months) IBP Lead – Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE): Near-term execution alignment and exception governance (0–13 weeks) This role owns both workstreams , providing comprehensive coverage across near-term execution and mid-/long-range strategic planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field)
6–10 years of IBP, S&OP, or S&OE experience in multi-channel environments
Experience in manufacturing and/or retail operations
Proven track record facilitating cross-functional planning processes at enterprise scale
Facilitation & Communication: Strong facilitation skills – Ability to lead executive-level planning forums and drive alignment
Executive communication – Translate complex planning concepts into clear, decision-ready recommendations
Conflict navigation – Facilitate productive discussions when priorities compete
Analytical & Technical: Analytical rigor – Extract insights from data, build scenarios, quantify impacts
Proficiency with SQL, Excel, and Power BI to extract, manipulate, and display data
Ability to connect complex issues across the value chain
Business & Operational Acumen: Manufacturing and/or Retail acumen – Understanding of operational constraints and trade-offs
Financial KPI acumen – Understand how planning decisions impact revenue, margin, working capital, and budgets
Cross-channel integration – Connect demand, supply, and financial views
Process & Governance: Project management – Manage complex processes with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
Governance discipline – Maintain rigor in decision rights, escalation paths, and action tracking
Process improvement mindset – Continuously refine and optimize planning effectiveness
Leadership & Presence: Executive presence and influence – Build credibility and drive alignment without direct authority
Ability to work in teams with complex and international structure – Navigate matrixed, global organizations

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in vertically integrated, omni-channel environments preferred
Background managing both strategic planning (S&OP) and tactical execution (S&OE) processes
APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or similar)
Experience with IBP platforms (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder)
Background in vertically integrated, omni-channel operations
Advanced technical skills (SQL, Power BI, data visualization, data modeling)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Enterprise IBP process ownership – Design, maintain, and improve planning processes at scale
Executive facilitation and communication – Lead high-stakes planning forums with clarity and confidence
Executive presence and influence – Build credibility and drive alignment without direct authority
Governance discipline – Maintain rigor in decision rights, escalation paths, and action tracking
Project management – Coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder processes
Ability to connect complex issues – See interdependencies across the value chain
Conflict navigation – Facilitate productive discussions when priorities compete
Process improvement mindset – Continuously refine and optimize planning effectiveness
Ability to work in teams with complex and international structure – Navigate matrixed, global organizations
Financial and operational KPI acumen – Understand how planning drives business outcomes

Responsibilities

IBP Process & Governance Ownership (Enterprise-Wide)
Own and operate the Integrated Business Planning operating model across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Distribution, Wholesale, Retail, and E-commerce
Define and maintain S&OP monthly planning cadence (3–24 months) and S&OE weekly execution cadence (0–13 weeks)
Ensure standardized planning inputs, outputs, timelines, governance forums, escalation paths, and decision rights
Maintain decision logs, assumptions, and action tracking
End-to-End Planning Integration Across Verticals and Channels
Integrate demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial views across manufacturing and all channels
Align upstream manufacturing plans with downstream Wholesale, Retail, and E-commerce demand
Evaluate decision trade-offs, implications, risks, and benefits across channels
Connect near-term execution constraints with mid-/long-range strategic plans
Decision Readiness & Scenario Facilitation
Translate inputs into gaps, constraints, risks, and scenario-based options with quantified impacts
Facilitate fact-based enterprise decision discussions with cross-functional leaders
Frame trade-offs clearly to enable executive-level alignment and accountability
Present planning scenarios with financial and operational implications
S&OP Workstream Ownership (Mid-/Long-Range Planning)
Own the monthly S&OP process across all channels and ensure approved plans cascade into execution
Collaborate with S&OE workstream to anticipate and incorporate dependencies and impacts
Drive alignment on mid- to long-range planning assumptions, demand forecasts, and capacity constraints
Ensure strategic plans translate into actionable near-term execution priorities
S&OE Workstream Ownership (Near-Term Execution Alignment)
Own the weekly S&OE process to align manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce execution
Collaborate with S&OP workstream to anticipate and incorporate dependencies and impacts
Manage near-term execution exceptions, escalations, and real-time trade-off decisions
Ensure execution plans remain aligned with strategic S&OP commitments
Monitor short-term supply/demand imbalances and facilitate rapid resolution
Process Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
Define IBP process KPIs covering both operational (supply planning, manufacturing, distribution, inventory) and financial (revenue, margin, working capital, budget reconciliation) metrics
Lead retrospectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives across both S&OP and S&OE processes
Partner with IT and Analytics teams to assess and maintain KPI integrity through data and calculation governance
Track planning accuracy, forecast error, inventory performance, and service level metrics
Planning Tools, Data & Enablement
Partner with IT and Analytics to ensure tools support integrated enterprise planning
Extract, manipulate, and display data using SQL, Excel, and Power BI
Develop dashboards and reporting to provide transparency across the planning process
Support adoption of IBP platforms and planning technologies

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Opportunity to shape enterprise planning at the world's largest furniture manufacturer

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