Vice President Supply Chain.

Vice President of Demand PlanningBuild Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets ComfortWho We Are:At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business — we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.SummaryThe 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 Furniture's supply chain for sustainable growth and market leadership.ResponsibilitiesLead the overall Demand Planning, S&OP, and IBP strategy, ensuring alignment across sales, supply chain, and financeDevelop and oversee a comprehensive demand planning strategy aligned with organizational goalsOwn and facilitate the monthly S&OP and IBP processes, ensuring cross-functional alignment and decision-makingLead forecasting for new product launches and existing product lines, incorporating LCM strategiesDrive Lifecycle Management (LCM), including product introductions, transitions, and end-of-life planningAggregate forecasts across channels into a single, unified demand planPartner with sales, customers, marketing, finance, and operations to align forecasts and business prioritiesEvaluate product lifecycle performance and recommend rationalization, discontinuation, or investment strategiesLead, develop, and mentor demand planning teams across the U.S. and VietnamLeverage advanced forecasting tools, analytics, and technology to improve accuracy and visibilityMonitor market trends and adjust forecasts based on demand signals and market dynamicsOptimize inventory levels and improve service performance in partnership with supply chain and operationsEstablish and track KPIs, including forecast accuracy, bias, inventory turns, and service levelsDrive scenario planning and risk management through the IBP processDevelop contingency plans to address demand variability and supply constraintsProvide leadership with insights on demand trends, risks, and opportunitiesManage budget and resource allocation for the demand planning functionDrive continuous improvement across S&OP, IBP, and forecasting processesPartner with marketing to integrate promotions, campaigns, and product strategies into forecastsEnsure data integrity and governance across all demand planning and forecasting systemsQualifications RequiredEducationBachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related fieldExperience10-15 years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management5+ years leading cross-functional or global teamsProven expertise in demand forecasting methodologies and advanced analyticsExperience managing geographically dispersed teams with cross-cultural understandingTrack record managing demand planning for new product launches and product discontinuationsStrong collaboration with sales, marketing, manufacturing, and IT teamsHands-on experience with demand planning software (SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, etc.)Background in manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods industriesExpertise in scenario planning, risk mitigation, and handling demand fluctuationsDemonstrated ability to establish and improve KPIs for demand planning functionsWork 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 ProgramPaid Time Off; increases with years of serviceGenerous Employee Discount on home furnishingsProfessional Development OpportunitiesTuition AssistanceAshley Wellness Centers (location specific)401(k) and Profit SharingLife InsuranceOur 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.