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La-Z-Boy

La-Z-Boy

Manufactures and retails residential furniture

Retail Business Analyst

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Monroe, MI, USA
In Person

Up to 15% travel required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical staff and business process owners.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently.
  • Strong oral and written communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, SQL, and business process modeling.
  • Ability to travel up to 15%.
  • No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and conduct design, configuration, testing, training, deployment, and support of strategic projects using the defined software development life cycle.
  • Identify and recommend process improvements by analyzing industry and company best practices.
  • Participate in deploying IT solutions, including requirements gathering, system configuration, data cleansing and conversion, training, and deployment.
  • Assist with developing functional designs, including logical data models, system interfaces, and security requirements, and obtain stakeholder approvals.
  • Perform system testing and report and track identified issues through resolution.
  • Develop user acceptance test plans and scenarios, manage UAT execution, document test results, and monitor and report testing status.
  • Provide first- and second-level production support for various systems, including analyzing and resolving assigned ServiceNow incidents.
  • Manage requirements and functional designs through their entire lifecycle, track and document changes, and write detailed procedures for permanent records and training.
  • Lead and conduct the definition, documentation, testing, training, implementation, and support of system requirements on assigned projects.
  • Manage issues and report status to the assigned Project Manager.
  • Act as a liaison between departmental end users and IT in the analysis, design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of information systems.
  • Influence and contribute to continuous process and organizational improvements.
  • Support multiple internal and external systems and technology bases across functional areas, disciplines, and divisions.
  • Lead and mentor less experienced Business Analysts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Business Analyst Professional certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.

About the company

La-Z-Boy is a U.S. furniture maker and retailer focused on residential pieces, especially recliners and upholstered furniture. It designs, manufactures, imports, exports, and distributes its products in a vertically integrated operation, giving it tight control over quality and branding. The company runs a large chain of La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and sells through its stores and other retailers, combining in-house manufacturing with direct-to-consumer retail. Its approach centers on delivering comfortable, personalized, and stylish home furnishings to households in the United States, Canada, and abroad. What sets it apart is its scale and integration: owning both the production and a substantial single-branded retail network helps ensure a consistent brand experience across markets. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, comfortable furniture for homes while expanding its brand presence through direct retail and partner channels.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Monroe, Louisiana

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • On August 31, 2026, La-Z-Boy announced a $23 million Neosho expansion and 100 jobs.
  • Q1 fiscal 2027 retail written sales rose 16%, while same-store written sales grew 3%.
  • La-Z-Boy ended Q1 with $267 million cash, no debt, and $35 million returned.

What critics are saying

  • Wholesale delivered sales fell 9% in Q1 fiscal 2027, exposing channel weakness.
  • Joybird written sales dropped 17% in Q1, and manufacturing moves add near-term costs.
  • A $7 million Joybird discount settlement and August 19, 2026 ERISA litigation hurt trust.

What makes La-Z-Boy unique

  • La-Z-Boy pairs vertically integrated manufacturing with company-owned stores and wholesale reach.
  • More than 90% of upholstered furniture is domestic, enabling four-to-six-week custom delivery.
  • The network spans 234 company-owned stores and about 380 North American locations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 18th, 2026
La-Z-Boy president sells 5,000 shares at $30.85 amid 12.7% stock decline

Robert Sundy II, President of Retail at La-Z-Boy, sold 5,000 shares at $30.85 per share on 10 September 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was valued at approximately $154,000. Following the sale, Sundy retains 59,297 shares in the company. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $30.84 to $30.87 per share. La-Z-Boy, headquartered in Monroe, Michigan, operates across the United States and Canada. The company reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $2.1 billion and maintains a market capitalisation of $1.2 billion. Total insider ownership in the company stands at approximately 0.1% as of 14 September 2026.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
La-Z-Boy director Janet Kerr sells 3,653 shares for $116K under trading plan

Janet Kerr, a director at La-Z-Boy Incorporated, sold 3,653 shares of the furniture manufacturer on 8 September 2026 for approximately $116,000, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $31.75 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Kerr adopted on 12 March 2026. Following the transaction, she retains direct ownership of 4,125 shares. La-Z-Boy, headquartered in Monroe, manufactures and distributes upholstered furniture and case goods. The company has a market capitalisation of $1.3 billion and employs approximately 10,200 people. It operates through wholesale distribution, company-owned stores, and e-commerce platforms across the United States, Canada, and international markets.

Woodworking Network
Sep 2nd, 2026
La-Z-Boy plans $23M Missouri warehouse expansion

La-Z-Boy plans $23M Missouri warehouse expansion

Yahoo Finance
Sep 1st, 2026
La-Z-Boy invests $23M in Neosho expansion, creating 100 jobs

La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced a $23 million expansion in Neosho, Missouri, that will create 100 new jobs. The project includes a manufacturing expansion and construction of a new distribution centre. The 150,000 square-foot facility will function as a centralised distribution hub within the company's US supply chain network. The expansion will strengthen La-Z-Boy's manufacturing and distribution capabilities in the region.

Metric Media LLC
Sep 1st, 2026
La-Z-Boy Incorporated announces $23 million expansion and new jobs in Neosho.

La-Z-Boy Incorporated announces $23 million expansion and new jobs in Neosho. La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced on Aug. 31 plans to invest $23 million and create up to 100 new jobs through a manufacturing expansion and the construction of a new distribution center in Neosho. The company said the 150,000-square-foot facility will serve as a centralized distribution hub within its U.S. supply chain network. "Missouri is proud to see La-Z-Boy Incorporated continue to invest and grow in Neosho, reinforcing the strength of our manufacturing industry and the talented workforce that keeps it moving forward," said Governor Mike Kehoe. "This expansion is another example of what's possible when great companies, strong communities, and hardworking Missourians come together. We appreciate La-Z-Boy Incorporated's continued commitment to our state and look forward to the new opportunities this investment will create for families and the Neosho community." Melinda Whittington, Board Chair, President, and CEO of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, said: "As home to one of La-Z-Boy Incorporated's oldest manufacturing facilities, Neosho has been an integral part of our company for more than 50 years. This facility manufactures a significant portion of customized La-Z-Boy furniture and is critical in our ability to delight and inspire consumers. It was clear that expanding our presence in the city with a distribution center would deliver enhanced operational efficiencies for the enterprise and also fortify an already strong consumer experience." The company will benefit from the Missouri Works Program for this expansion project. La-Z-Boy Incorporated is estimated to receive $356,304 through this program, subject to verification of requirements. Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development, said: "La-Z-Boy Incorporated's decision to expand in Neosho is a tremendous win for the community and Southwest Missouri. This commitment reflects the strength of Missouri's manufacturing sector, our skilled workforce, and the partnerships that help businesses grow and succeed. We're proud to support La-Z-Boy Incorporated's continued investment in Missouri and the new opportunities it will create for Missourians." David Kennedy, Neosho City Manager, said: "La-Z-Boy Incorporated's continued investment in Neosho reflects the strength of our workforce and the strong partnership that has existed between the company and our community for many years." Warren Langland from Grow Neosho added: "This investment demonstrates the company's confidence in Neosho... As Neosho's largest manufacturing employer... we sincerely appreciate their continued commitment...and look forward to working together as they expand operations."