Manufacturing Supply Chain Planner (1st Shift)

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who 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.

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Summary: The Manufacturing Supply Chain Planner will utilize the Supply Chain Management System to create and manage the release of manufacturing plans that are achievable and realistic while minimizing excess work-in-process inventory and enabling final assembly schedules to be executed at or above completion goals. This role requires balancing production processes, labor availability, and material constraints to optimize throughput and maintain schedule integrity across assigned planning areas.

 Responsibilities:

• Utilize the Manufacturing Supply Chain Solution (through-put system) daily to analyze order recommendations and determine which manufacturing orders should be released to the production floor

• Maintain all assigned planning area schedules to meet final assembly requirements as scheduled while keeping work-in-process (WIP) inventory at minimum levels necessary to complete production objectives

• Interact frequently with shop floor planners to ensure correct schedules are executed as planned; investigate root causes of scheduling issues and make decisions, provide recommendations for solutions, or escalate when necessary

• Maintain effective communication with internal customers and management regarding planning discrepancies, research inaccuracies, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend changes to resolve issues based on findings

• Manage and maintain critical planning parameters including manufacturing lead-times, order minimums, order maximums, safety stock levels, shrinkage factors, and other variables that impact plan effectiveness; communicate concerns to management

• Collaborate closely with all functional areas of the company including procurement, production, quality, and logistics to achieve profit and growth objectives through aligned planning strategies

• Maintain system integrity by reviewing critical system tables for obsolete data, monitoring system performance, and alerting management to deviations from standard metrics

• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred

• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment

• Proficiency with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems, ERP platforms, and Supply Chain Management software

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop data-driven solutions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and levels of the organization

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, work-in-process inventory management, and final assembly operations

• Knowledge of planning parameters including lead times, safety stock calculations, order quantities, and shrinkage factors

• Ability to manage multiple planning areas simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and schedule accuracy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

• Flexible schedule with willingness to work extended hours when necessary to support production needs

• Opportunity for domestic travel as required

• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Commitment to maintaining system data integrity and monitoring performance metrics

• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus 

Work Environment:

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

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.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

* 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.