Ashley Global Retail · 2 months ago
Product Life Cycle Manager
Tampa, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAshley Furniture Industries is seeking a strategic and results-driven Supply Chain Product Life Cycle Manager to lead the governance and execution of their end-to-end product lifecycle. This leadership role will ensure alignment across all business units and maximize portfolio health while driving financial performance and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
E-CommerceFurnitureLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Translate the quarterly LCM playbook into operational routines, ensuring tight integration with our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles
Own and refine all lifecycle stage-gates (Launch, Active, Transition, EOL), incorporating risk registers, financial linkages, and portfolio health metrics
Develop and maintain lifecycle scorecards, dashboards, and decision registers using DDI (Decision, Discussion, Information) protocols to drive accountability
Lead disciplined portfolio reviews focused on launch excellence, active SKU health, and end-of-life rationalization
Drive channel-specific lifecycle actions across retail, wholesale, licensee, and e-commerce, addressing assortment, planogram compliance, cost-to-serve, and conflict resolution
Partner with manufacturing and supply planning teams to align production, cost structures, and capacity utilization with portfolio strategies
Establish and lead disciplined management routines (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to monitor and improve lifecycle performance
Identify and implement automation opportunities in reporting, exception management, and decision tracking
Analyze market trends, competitive insights, and customer feedback to inform lifecycle strategies and product roadmaps
Act as the central bridge between key stakeholders in Demand Planning, Supply, Merchandising, Finance, Manufacturing, and New Product Development (NPD)
Facilitate structured discussions to resolve cross-channel conflicts related to pricing, exclusivity, and customer experience
Build and lead the LCM function, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Professional certification in project management (PMP, PgMP, or PfMP)
Proven track record leading complex, multi-functional projects tied to portfolio and lifecycle outcomes
Direct experience in a vertically integrated industry, managing across retail, wholesale, e-commerce, and manufacturing channels
Advanced understanding of product lifecycle management, category/portfolio strategies, and manufacturing economics
Proficiency in financial modeling (margin, inventory, working capital)
Advanced analytical problem-solving, portfolio governance, and cross-functional facilitation skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
Formal training in lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Stage-Gate, PACE)
Experience with portfolio management systems and lifecycle dashboards
Company
Ashley Global Retail
Who We Are: Ashley is the largest furniture store brand in North America—a distinction we’ve held since 2005.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caitlin Carnahan
Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships
Christopher Wantlin
Chief Retail Officer
Recent News
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2025-04-15
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