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Job Description
Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT
Job Summary:
This position contributes to La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated's success by supporting the analysis, design, and execution of enterprise‑level supply chain strategies across the Residential network. This role serves as an entry level 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, R D, and Data & Analytics teams to improve end‑to‑end supply chain performance. This role plays a critical part in supporting how Supply Chain's processes, systems, and metrics are designed, deployed, and sustained to support profitable growth and improved customer delivery experience.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
(other duties as assigned): Collaborate with business leaders to identify and evaluate strategic initiatives. Identify risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs; recommend mitigation strategies and escalate as appropriate. Support end‑to‑end supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies, constraints, and opportunities for cost, service, and quality improvement. Support development and deployment of KPI frameworks tied to critical value drivers and operational risk. Conduct scenario analysis and modeling to support strategic planning and business case development. Collaborate with Logistics, Distribution Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, R D, and IT leaders to align initiatives and ensure integrated execution. Support 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.
SCOPE & IMPACT
Operates as a technical partner enabling leadership decision‑making and enterprise strategy execution. Supports supply chain operations strategy, network planning and operational improvement across the US, Canada and Mexico for La-Z-Boy Residential.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills Highly motivated, self‑directed, and comfortable operating with minimal oversight
Travel Required:
Up to 20% Curiosity to learn and use emerging tools - including AI assistants/GenAI, Power BI, Advanced Excel.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Broad Supply Chain background in at least 1-2 disciplines Six Sigma Green Belt a plus Exposure to Power BI/SQL Experience in engineering, project management, product and process development, ideally for a major corporation in a process related industry such as furniture production.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Operates in a professional office environment as well as within a manufacturing environment.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
40 Benefits for Employees in the
US:
Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: 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. More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company's Driver Management Program to be considered for the role. At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444. Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La-Z-Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day. If you're ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you're ready to explore La-Z-Boy. There are chairs that need to be filled at La-Z-Boy. Find out if there's one for you. La-Z-Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La-Z-Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.
