• Manager, Inventory Planning & Replenishment

    Lowe's (Mooresville, NC)


    _Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time_

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for leading and developing a team that implement and maintain item/location level inventory plans for a group of product categories that support financial objectives

    • Analyzes business performance, develops insights and translates into strategies to drive sales and inventory productivity

    • Leads team through monthly forecasting cycle

    • Monitor inventory pipeline, anticipate and proactively communicate issues, and develop mitigation plans for any pipeline gaps

    • Drive inventory and replenishment strategies to support assigned categories including resets, promotions, events, seasonal /entry and exit, etc.

    • Subject matter expert in planning / replenishment systems and thus utilize system capabilities to drive inventory to right location in the right quantity to support sales while ensuring target in-stock levels are achieved

    • Translates corporate and division goals/objectives into planning and replenishment strategies

    • Lead replenishment team to ensure proper execution of inventory plans while ensuring desired instock levels are achieved.

    • Hires, retains and accelerates talent within the organization

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelors Degree is required or equivalent combination of education and related experience

    • 5+ years experience in demand, merchandise planning, replenishment or a related field

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Strong analytical skills

    • Self-driven and highly motivated

    • Approaches problems with curiosity and is solution oriented

    • Strong communication skills, both written and oral

    • Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

    • Ability to work effectively within a team and build positive relationships cross-functionally

     

    About Lowe’s

     

    Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .

     

    _Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law._

     

    Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.