Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for a Director of Supply Chain. The ideal candidate is responsible for producing modeling strategies to reduce supply chain operating expenses.
OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Opportunity for advancement
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and executes bottom-up inventory plans in both units and dollars by month, location and category.
Manages the replenishment program and ensures all ordered product is appropriately stocked to maximize turns and arrives when requested and projected.
Model parameters to increase capabilities for cross-docking merchandise.
Manages buying to maximize company profits and inventory turns by overseeing container and domestic purchases. Responsible for meeting the company’s inventory efficiency and GMROI goals by category.
Creates monthly executive sales, inventory and delay reports.
Directs and manages the company’s inventory forecasts to maximize profits and meet company goals.
Manage and review the inventory flow with assigned merchant to ensure sales and inventory reconcile to the plan.
Produce modeling to support Network Design and suggest changes for improved cost and speed to market.
Review monthly transportation cost audits
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years' experience in leadership Supply Chain role
Technical Competencies – Advanced Excel and Access is desired, Mathematical/Statistical Modeling language is a plus, scripting language is a plus
Advanced skills in data retrieval, data management, and data modeling
Working knowledge of international logistics with emphasis on global sourcing, customs requirements and issues and transportation
Ability to create cost models and business case scenarios a plus
Ability to develop product lifetime valuations and pricing models a plus
Able to utilize data mining results to develop feasible solution alternative
Knowledge of predictive modeling and optimization
Strong knowledge of data warehouse systems
SQL experience preferred
Expert in Supply Chain Operations, methods, and procedures
Proven track record of negotiating supply chain logisitics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed.
Must have professional appearance, excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills along with organizational skills.
Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley Furniture HomeStore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.