Lead Supply Chain Strategy Analyst

La-Z-Boy • Dayton, TN

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About The Position

This position contributes to La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated’s success by leading the analysis, design, and execution of enterprise‑level supply chain strategies across the Residential network. This role serves as a senior individual contributor responsible for translating strategic priorities into scalable processes, data‑driven insights, and measurable operational improvements. This position partners cross‑functionally with Logistics, Distribution Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, Finance, and Data & Analytics teams to improve end‑to‑end supply chain performance. This role plays a critical part in shaping how Supply Chain’s processes, systems, and metrics are designed, deployed, and sustained to support profitable growth and improved customer delivery experience.

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%

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees