Corporate Global Commodity Manager - Chemicals - Ashley Furniture Industries

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• Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries.
• Join our team and utilize leading-edge technology to configure, develop, deliver and support applications for our business in areas such as Wholesale, Retail, and Digital Commerce and you will be part of challenging projects to build and support technical solutions for rapidly growing business needs.
• Our IT team combines a highly skilled workforce, the most advanced equipment available, and incredible computer optimization to create one of the most agile operations in the industry!

Corporate Global Commodity Manager – Chemicals

Locations: Ripley MS (preferred), Arcadia WI, or Advance NC.

Job Description:

Summary:

• The Corporate Global Commodity Manager – Chemicals will provide daily strategic and tactical direction to category/commodity team members and ensure the development of strategies to achieve short- and long-term goals. Define the Global Supply Base and manage the selection and certification of all suppliers to provide the best-landed value to the Ashley Company. Responsible for relationship management, performance, and risk of Ashley’s supply partners. Train Procurement and Sourcing Specialists, along with suppliers in the use of all materials management software. Partner with operations and quality to resolve supplier-related quality, delivery, and performance concerns. Support new product development to ensure alignment of supply strategy and availability of materials to meet deadlines.
• This position is responsible for ensuring adherence to both department and raw material budgets. Managing commercial negotiations relative to their specific raw materials used in global production. This position will interact with all levels of management on a corporate-wide basis.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, align, and implement Global and/or Regional Commodity Strategies to support business requirements. Collaborate with business partners to align on core/non-core initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Industrial Engineering to determine Resin & Chemical supply chain requirements.
• Determine strategies for reducing commodity risk through dual sourcing, supplier exploration, and tariff mitigation.
• Define preferred vendors and ensure capability meets Operations and Quality requirements. Drive supplier performance through plant visits, and scorecard/business reviews.
• Led team in commodity analytics including market dynamics, spend segmentation, and component cost drivers; Incorporated into strategy.
• Partner with design and manufacturing to ensure material requirements for R&D, NPI, and production are met according to Ashley’s requirements from a price competitiveness, quality, capacity, delivery, and technology.
• Achieve productivity targets by managing/executing projects, conducting RFQs, and negotiating with suppliers. Review global market indicators that impact component cost and develop short-term and long-term plans to capture value and minimize impacts.
• Evaluate and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) to ensure correct costing and supplier information is in place. Review and approve Purchasing Change Orders (PCO’s) to ensure accurate standard costs. Provide monthly analysis, justification, and plans to mitigate Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and Location Variance (LOCVAR).
• Train Commodity Specialists and supply partners on the use of Ashley’s systems for forecasting and order management. Partner with Purchasing to ensure placement, follow-up, and on-time delivery of raw material purchase orders. Operate as an escalation path to support delivery concerns.
• Manage team performance and development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Recommend, plan, and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations.
• Minimum 3+ Years of Category Management experience in a multi-site environment
• Strong Analytical and Negotiation skills
• Experience in Resin & Chemical supply chain

Who Are We?

• We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits!
• We are a multi-billion-dollar company and the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world We offer one of the industry’s broadest product assortments at over 20,000 storefronts in 123 countries.
• Growth Focused is one of our core values, and we are dedicated to helping you grow with us through training, mentoring, and coaching as well as investing in the latest design tools, production equipment, and new technologies.
• Environmental efforts are a priority as we continually seek to recycle, reuse, and replenish every day.
• Millions of dollars are contributed annually to local and national charities as we seek to improve the lives of people around the world.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Corporate Social Responsibility

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. Principals Only.