Materials Planning Supervisor

La-Z-Boy•Dayton, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planning Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and planning data and BOM (Bill of Materials) integrities for purchased and manufactured parts for all Dayton branch plants. This role ensures the accuracy of inventory levels within tracking systems by leading auditing, reporting, and problem-solving processes. The position plays a crucial role in ensuring all Dayton branch plants have the necessary materials to produce, assemble, and ship quality furniture on time.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 4-6 years of experience in inventory systems management, or equivalent preferred.
1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience in inventory system management.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience with: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office programs and JD Edwards or similar inventory management system.
Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP), lean supply techniques, and material handling equipment.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold teams accountable and drive process improvements.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time (JIT) tools.
Ability to communicate and work with various levels of management and team members.
Display a professional attitude.
Project a positive image of La-Z-Boy to all customers, both internal and external.
Self-motivated with the ability to take on responsibilities and handle employee issues without constant supervision and direction.
Ability to clearly write reports, memos, and emails.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
CPIM certification (APICS)
Familiarity with Agile and how to read a print.
Commitment to position and La-Z-Boy’s vision and mission.
Experience with taking and reconciling a physical inventory

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain all planning data within e1 for manufactured and purchased materials for supply and profit centers.
Oversee materials team members who run and utilize various e1 reports to input data, make transactions and plan and place orders.
Monitor and update style forecasts.
Coordinate, research, plan, and place orders, when necessary, to support all engineering changes, drop styles and new style implementations between production, R&D and purchasing.
Report any discrepancies in new or existing BOM to appropriate personnel for investigation and corrections.
Maintain cooperation and communication with Purchasing to ensure vendor and plant requirements are met.
Establish adequate inventory levels for Dayton Service Center usage through forecasting and necessary inventory transactions.
Investigate causes of shortages and other inventory abnormalities, reconciling negative on-hand balances of active and obsolete parts.
Make various transactions/adjustments in e1, including but not limited to, cycle count adjustments, inventory transfers, issuing of material and month-end transactions.
Ensure the accuracy of inventory levels by leading, auditing, reporting, and problem-solving processes.