What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Business Planning Lead – Analytics & Business Intelligence position at Ashley Furniture Industries?
Integrated Business Planning Lead – Analytics & Business Intelligence
Department: Supply Chain Reports To: Senior Director, Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Location: Tampa (Ybor), FL – On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time Level: Manager-level individual contributor (no direct reports)
About Ashley Furniture
Ashley Furniture is the world's largest furniture manufacturer, operating a vertically integrated value chain spanning manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce operations across 123 countries. As we continue to scale and optimize our enterprise, we're building world-class planning capabilities to align our entire organization around a single, integrated plan that drives execution excellence and exceptional customer service.
Job Summary
The IBP Analytics & Business Intelligence Lead owns the analytical and insight-generating foundation of Ashley’s Integrated Business Planning process.
This role is accountable for scenario modeling, KPI calculation and tracking, financial impact analysis, and data governance that enable high-quality enterprise planning decisions across Sales & Operations Planning (4-12 week planning timeframe) and weekly Sales & Operations Execution (0–4 week planning framework) operational cadences.
This individual translates complex operational and financial data into clear business KPI’s, and knows how to analyze data to derive insights that support decision making. Scope of operations include: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing & Distribution, Wholesale, Retail and E-commerce.
Key Responsibilities
Scenario Modeling & Decision Support
· Quantify trade-offs, risks, and financial impacts of planning decisions (incl. scenario modeling)
· Develop forward-looking simulations to support executive decision-making
· Partner with functional teams to validate planning / analytical assumptions
KPI & Performance Management
· Maintain operational and financial KPIs across: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Distribution, Inventory, revenue and margin, inventory
· Ensure KPI calculation integrity and data governance
· Design executive-ready dashboards and planning scorecards (note that dashboard coding and development is owned by another function)
· Translate complex data into clear insights and options
Data & Tool Enablement
· Extract, manipulate, and analyze data using SQL, Excel, and Power BI
· Partner with IT to ensure planning systems support enterprise integration
· Improve reporting design and visibility
· Ensure alignment between system outputs and planning decisions
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field)
Experience:
· 6–10 years in Supply Chain / Manufacturing / Warehousing & DIstribution, IBP, FP&A, or Operations Analytics
· Experience supporting executive-level planning decisions
· Multi-channel or vertically integrated environment preferred
Technical Skills:
· Advanced Excel
· SQL proficiency required
· Power BI
Capabilities:
· Strong financial acumen
· Analytical rigor and structured thinking
· Ability to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes
· Clear and concise communication of complex analysis
What We Offer
· Competitive compensation package
· Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k) with company match
· Collaborative and innovative work environment
Ashley Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.