Integrated Business Planning Analyst

About Ashley Furniture At Ashley, we're driven by a Massively Transformative Purpose: to inspire the love of home and enrich the lives of those around us by being the most innovative and competitive furniture company on the planet. Our vision is clear-we want to be the best home furnishings company. We achieve this through our mission: Improve Quality, Reduce Costs, Do More Business, Be Profitable, and Stay in Business. Our success is built on core values of Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Drive & Discipline, Continuous Improvement, and our Dirty Fingernail philosophy-you get what you inspect, not what you expect. The Opportunity We're seeking an Integrated Business Planning Analyst who embodies our commitment to Continuous Improvement and operates with a Customer-Centric mindset. This role is essential to maintaining Ashley's #1 position in the furniture industry by developing business planning improvements that align with our vision of being the best furniture company. As our IBP Analyst, you'll work boundarylessly across the organization-partnering with senior leadership, Business Intelligence, Sales, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Warehousing, Finance, customers, suppliers, and industry specialists to exceed our short and long-term objectives. This is an opportunity to lead integrated business planning projects that deliver significant value to both our external customers and internal business partners, demonstrating our Culture of Leadership at every level. What You'll Do Drive Strategic Planning Excellence Contribute to long-term and short-term business planning objectives that support our mission to improve quality, reduce costs, and do more business Actively participate in IBP meetings to enhance processes, train team members, and advance supporting technical tools Develop planning improvement processes for defined product families to exceed company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Apply professional judgment and managerial principles to perform advanced troubleshooting and analysis Champion Continuous Improvement Embrace collaborative Kaizen behaviors to continuously improve Ashley's service delivery Generate datasets to identify outliers and trend conditions, determining improvement recommendations with business partners Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for analytical queries, analysis, and process improvement projects Assist in developing, monitoring, and maintaining standard operating procedures Test new supply chain applications and procedures to ensure operational excellence Deliver Customer-Centric Solutions Communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers to negotiate and make recommendations Fulfill customer demands while ensuring reasonable inventory level plans Deliver on what is promised to the customer-our core commitment to being customer-centric Balance customer needs with efficient resource utilization across all Ashley locations Lead with Data & Insights Update, oversee, and follow up on KPIs for critical business discussions Ensure metrics align with Ashley's resources and strategic objectives Provide detailed procedural explanations and technical responses to stakeholders Make data-driven recommendations that support company-wide decision-making Foster Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing Work boundarylessly for the greater good of the organization Interface directly with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams Positively engage in departmental meetings, training, and education Assist with training other employees and provide backup support Demonstrate A Culture of Leadership by leading IBP projects with minimal supervision What You Bring Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, or related field (or equivalent work experience) Entry-level to early career professionals welcome-we value potential and Passion, Drive & Discipline Preferred Certifications IBF - CPF ASCM/APICS - CPIM, CSCP, or CFPIM PMI - PMO Six Sigma certifications Core Competencies & Skills Continuous Improvement Mindset: Strong knowledge of Kaizen methodologies and continuous improvement tools Analytical Excellence: Advanced troubleshooting and analytical capabilities with ability to identify trends and outliers Customer Focus: Customer-centric approach with commitment to delivering on promises Technical Proficiency: Strong data analysis skills, business intelligence tools, and supply chain systems Decision Making: Ability to use judgment to select from multiple alternatives and make sound recommendations Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for negotiating and providing technical responses Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and build cooperative relationships Personal Attributes Honesty & Integrity: Forthright and transparent in all interactions Passion, Drive & Discipline: Give everything you have to your job with enthusiasm and dedication Growth Focused: Committed to achieving #1 position in the furniture industry Adaptable & Self-Directed: Highly accountable and able to operate under minimal supervision Detail-Oriented: You inspect what you expect-embodying our Dirty Fingernail philosophy Team Player: Works boundarylessly for the greater good of the organization Continuous Learner: Committed to ongoing professional development and skill enhancement Work Environment & Scope Scope: All Ashley Locations Direct Reports: None Budget Responsibility: None Complexity: Professional/managerial role applying advanced analysis and judgment within senior management direction Frequent interaction with internal teams and external customers/vendors Occasional negotiation of basic agreements and detailed technical explanations Why Ashley? Join a company that lives its values every day. At Ashley, you'll have the opportunity to: Lead at Every Level: Demonstrate leadership regardless of title or tenure Grow Your Career: Work in an environment committed to continuous learning and professional development Make an Impact: Contribute to strategic planning initiatives that directly affect our success as the best furniture company Collaborate Boundarylessly: Partner with diverse teams across our global operations Innovate Continuously: Apply Kaizen principles and cutting-edge analytical tools to drive improvement You'll be part of a Growth Focused organization committed to dominating the furniture industry while inspiring the love of home for customers around the world. Ready to Join Our Team? If you're analytical, customer-focused, and passionate about continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to contribute to our mission of improving quality, reducing costs, doing more business, staying profitable, and remaining in business for generations to come. Apply today and help us continue our journey to be the best home furnishings company. Ashley is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. "

Created: 2026-03-04