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The LPS Inventory Planner is responsible for developing, interpreting, and executing inventory strategies that support merchandising initiatives, financial objectives, and customer needs for Lowe’s Pro Supply. This role manages item- and category-level inventory plans, ensuring desired in-stock levels, efficient inventory turns, and optimal flow through Lowe’s supply chain.

The inventory planner serves as a subject matter expert on replenishment systems, analyzing data, anticipating pipeline issues, and driving root-cause resolution to improve service levels and inventory productivity. In partnership with merchants, suppliers, transportation, and distribution teams, this role ensures inventory strategies are effectively implemented while mentoring peers, supporting process improvements, and providing insights that influence business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Develop and maintain item- and category-level inventory plans for assigned product groups.

+ Translate merchandising strategies into executable inventory tactics across physical locations and e-commerce.

+ Manage monthly forecast cycles, anticipating demand shifts and ensuring alignment with business goals.

+ Lead root-cause analysis and monitor key performance metrics to direct inventory flows within capacity constraints.

+ Independently determine strategic deployment of product based on vendor production, availability, and network capacity.

+ Collaborate with suppliers and replenishment teams to ensure accurate execution of inventory plans.

+ Initiate product flow contingency plans and proactively resolve pipeline gaps.

+ Partner with merchants, vendors, distribution, and transportation to align inventory strategies.

+ Provide customer service support through clear communication of inventory strategies and decisions.

+ Lead and/or participate in process improvement initiatives and mentor peers on best practices.

+ Conduct trend and performance analyses to develop actionable insights.

+ Monitor business results, identify risks, and recommend solutions to achieve sales and financial objectives.

+ Report key changes, challenges, and mitigation plans to leadership in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required), or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.

+ 4+ years of relevant experience in demand planning, merchandise planning, replenishment, or supply chain operations.

+ Experience managing replenishment systems, analyzing data, and leading process improvements preferred.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

+ Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.

+ Proficiency in inventory and replenishment systems.

_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.