Sr Director, Supply Chain Planning

Ashley is a large, privately held company with integrated operations spanning furniture manufacturing, extensive distribution networks, transportation, and multi-channel retail. Our robust supply chain is the backbone of our operations, and meticulous supply planning is critical to ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory, and maintaining high service levels for our diverse customer base. We are committed to strategic excellence and leveraging advanced planning capabilities to drive competitive advantage.

Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning

Location : Corporate Headquarters – On site, Tampa FL

The Senior Director of Supply Planning is a critical senior leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive supply planning operations across the entire enterprise. This individual will lead the execution of optimized production plans, inventory strategies, and material flow plans, ensuring seamless coordination between demand forecasting, manufacturing, and distribution to meet customer needs efficiently and cost-effectively for our furniture products.

This role operates within a unified Supply Chain Planning organization led by the VP Supply Chain Planning, working in close partnership with the Demand Planning team to drive integrated business planning excellence. The Senior Director will manage day-to-day supply planning operations while contributing to the strategic development of our S&OP / IBP processes and advanced planning capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Supply Planning Excellence

• Execute and optimize production planning processes for all furniture manufacturing facilities, ensuring maximum utilization of capacity, machinery, and labor resources
• Develop and manage detailed inventory policies, safety stock levels, and replenishment strategies across all raw materials (lumber, fabric, mechanisms), work-in-progress, and finished furniture goods
• Drive efficient material flow from suppliers through manufacturing to distribution and ultimately to customers
• Implement strategies to minimize excess and obsolete inventory while preventing stock-outs, particularly for long-lead-time furniture components and seasonal products

Integrated Planning & S&OP Support

Manufacturing & Supplier Coordination

Advanced Planning Systems & Analytics

Team Leadership & Development

Cross-Functional Partnership

Core Competencies

Supply Planning Expertise

Systems & Analytics Proficiency

Leadership & Collaboration

Financial & Business Acumen

Communication & Problem Solving

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Technical Skills

Certifications

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Operational Excellence

Service & Quality

Financial Impact

Process & Team Development

Organizational Context

This role operates within Ashley's unified Supply Chain Planning organization, reporting to the VP Supply Chain Planning who oversees both Demand and Supply Planning functions. The Senior Director will work closely with the Demand Planning team and other supply chain functions to drive integrated planning excellence and support Ashley's continued growth and operational excellence.

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