Entry Level Risk Analyst Jobs in Calhoun, TN (NOW HIRING)

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*Sponsorship is not offered for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future to be considered.
This position contributes to La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated’s success by supporting the analysis, design, and execution of enterprise‑level supply chain strategies across the Residential network. This role serves as an entry level individual contributor responsible for translating strategic priorities into scalable processes, data‑driven insights, and measurable operational improvements. This position partners cross‑functionally with Logistics, Distribution Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, Finance, R&D, and Data & Analytics teams to improve end‑to‑end supply chain performance. This role plays a critical part in supporting how Supply Chain’s processes, systems, and metrics are designed, deployed, and sustained to support profitable growth and improved customer delivery experience.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs; recommend mitigation strategies and escalate as appropriate.
• Support end‑to‑end supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies, constraints, and opportunities for cost, service, and quality improvement.
• Support development and deployment of KPI frameworks tied to critical value drivers and operational risk.
• Conduct scenario analysis and modeling to support strategic planning and business case development.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Distribution Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, R&D, and IT leaders to align initiatives and ensure integrated execution.
• Support a culture of data‑driven decision‑making, accountability, and continuous improvement across the supply chain organization.
• Support leadership by providing analysis and recommendation of internal resource alignment to support the Supply Chain organization vision and deliver desired business outcomes.
• Support the development of strategic business cases by working with cross-functional teams outlining business opportunities, rationale, and operating plans to capture the opportunity
• Continually look for ways to transform our business using talent, data, processes, and technology as vehicles for value creation.

SCOPE & IMPACT: 

Operates as a technical partner enabling leadership decision‑making and enterprise strategy execution. Supports supply chain operations strategy, network planning and operational improvement across the US, Canada and Mexico for La-Z-Boy Residential.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills
• Highly motivated, self‑directed, and comfortable operating with minimal oversight
• Travel Required: Up to 20%
• Curiosity to learn and use emerging tools – including AI assistants/GenAI, Power BI, Advanced Excel.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Broad Supply Chain background in at least 1-2 disciplines
• Six Sigma Green Belt a plus
• Exposure to Power BI/SQL
• Experience in engineering, project management, product and process development, ideally for a major corporation in a process related industry such as furniture production.
• Local to Dayton, TN

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Operates in a professional office environment as well as within a manufacturing environment.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.