What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planning and Forecasting Strategist position at Ashley Furniture Industries?
Supply Chain Expertise
Ashley Furniture Industries is a leading manufacturer of home furnishings, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our team of talented engineers, designers, and supply chain experts work together to stay ahead of evolving trends, new materials, and emerging technologies.
Job Description
The Senior Product Manager for Demand Planning at Ashley Furniture will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business and technology. This individual will be responsible for translating business vision into actionable initiatives, collaborating with Technology to deliver impactful solutions using Agile methodologies, and working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and other key business functions to ensure seamless product integration and execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute comprehensive strategies that align with business goals and customer needs
* Work closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to develop product requirements and make critical decisions and tradeoffs to ensure that product development meets defined specifications and quality standards
* Prioritize features and initiatives based on business and technology objectives, customer feedback, and business value
* Create and maintain detailed product roadmaps and communicate these roadmaps to stakeholders to ensure alignment across the organization
* Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture and lead and mentor a team of direct reports
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
* 5 years of experience in B2B product management, preferably in enterprise software engineering and deep understanding of business operations in supply chain, specifically Demand Planning area
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
Our Culture
Ashley Furniture Industries is a company built on core values such as honesty, integrity, passion, drive, discipline, continuous improvement, dirty fingernail, and growth-focused. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, where our employees can grow and thrive. We offer a competitive compensation package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, paid vacation, holidays, and your birthday off, generous employee discount on home furnishings, professional development opportunities, and more.
Ashley Furniture Industries is a leading manufacturer of home furnishings, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our team of talented engineers, designers, and supply chain experts work together to stay ahead of evolving trends, new materials, and emerging technologies.
Job Description
The Senior Product Manager for Demand Planning at Ashley Furniture will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business and technology. This individual will be responsible for translating business vision into actionable initiatives, collaborating with Technology to deliver impactful solutions using Agile methodologies, and working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and other key business functions to ensure seamless product integration and execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute comprehensive strategies that align with business goals and customer needs
* Work closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to develop product requirements and make critical decisions and tradeoffs to ensure that product development meets defined specifications and quality standards
* Prioritize features and initiatives based on business and technology objectives, customer feedback, and business value
* Create and maintain detailed product roadmaps and communicate these roadmaps to stakeholders to ensure alignment across the organization
* Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture and lead and mentor a team of direct reports
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
* 5 years of experience in B2B product management, preferably in enterprise software engineering and deep understanding of business operations in supply chain, specifically Demand Planning area
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
Our Culture
Ashley Furniture Industries is a company built on core values such as honesty, integrity, passion, drive, discipline, continuous improvement, dirty fingernail, and growth-focused. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, where our employees can grow and thrive. We offer a competitive compensation package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, paid vacation, holidays, and your birthday off, generous employee discount on home furnishings, professional development opportunities, and more.
