Vice President Supply Chain Planning

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Summary

The Vice President of Demand Planning oversees the entire forecasting process for Ashley Furniture Industries, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands. This role consolidates and harmonizes forecasts across all channels, including new product introductions, existing product lines, and customer/sales inputs, to create a unified demand plan that drives operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

The VP leads a high-performing team across the United States and Vietnam, leveraging advanced forecasting tools and analytics to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and enhance service levels. This position requires balancing diverse priorities across global markets, synthesizing inputs from cross-functional teams, and navigating fluctuating market conditions. As a key leadership team member, the VP shapes the future of Ashley Furnitures supply chain for sustainable growth and market leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive demand planning strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead forecasting for new product launches and existing product lines.
• Aggregate forecasts across channels into a unified, actionable plan.
• Collaborate with sales channels, customers, and cross-functional teams to align forecasts.
• Evaluate product lifecycle and recommend discontinuation or adjustments.
• Oversee and mentor demand planning teams in the U.S. and Vietnam.
• Leverage advanced forecasting tools, analytics, and technology to enhance accuracy.
• Monitor market trends and adjust forecasts to respond to market dynamics.
• Optimize inventory levels and improve service through collaboration with supply chain teams.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure forecast accuracy and effectiveness.
• Develop contingency plans for demand fluctuations and market uncertainties.
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on forecast accuracy, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage budget and resources for the demand planning function.
• Drive continuous process improvement and implement best practices.
• Partner with marketing to integrate promotional plans into demand forecasts.
• Ensure data integrity across all forecasting systems.

Qualifications Required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Experience

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management
• 5+ years leading cross-functional or global teams
• Proven expertise in demand forecasting methodologies and advanced analytics
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams with cross-cultural understanding
• Track record managing demand planning for new product launches and product discontinuations
• Strong collaboration with sales, marketing, manufacturing, and IT teams
• Hands-on experience with demand planning software (SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, etc.)
• Background in manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods industries
• Expertise in scenario planning, risk mitigation, and handling demand fluctuations
• Demonstrated ability to establish and improve KPIs for demand planning functions

Additional Qualifications, Preferred

• Masters Degree (MBA or master's in supply chain management, Operations Research, Data Science)
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certifications
• Furniture, home goods, or related industry experience
• Experience with sustainability initiatives in supply chain operations
• Success in leading organizational change and process transformation
• Advanced analytics, machine learning, or AI experience in forecasting
• International business experience, particularly in Asian markets (Vietnam preferred)
• Strong executive presentation and communication skills

Work Environment:

This position is located in a climate-controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross-departmental communications during regular business hours.

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

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• Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.