Manager, Inventory Planning & Replenishment

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

This role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. 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.

Your Impact

The Manager, Inventory Planning & Replenishment is responsible for both the planning and execution of inventory for a group of product categories. Develops and leads a team of Replenishment Specialist and Planning Analysts to ensure that planning and replenishment strategies are aligned. Responsible for delivering desired in-stock levels while hitting financial objectives. The Inventory Planning Manager sets the strategic goals for their team and holds their team accountable to delivering against those goals. Partners cross functionally with merchants, vendors, transportation and distribution to ensure inventory strategies and objectives are met.

Work with a Winning Team

At Lowe's, our supply chain is the backbone of our mission to serve customers and support our stores. When you join our supply chain team, you're stepping into a role that directly impacts millions of homes and communities across the nation.

You'll be part of a supportive network where colleagues and leaders have your back, working together to overcome challenges and deliver for those who rely on us. As you contribute to our industry-leading supply chain operations, you'll build a rewarding logistics career with fair, respectful leadership that helps you shape a future you can be proud of. Your expertise will be vital in driving the future of retail as we continue to innovate and excel in the market.

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 in-stock levels are achieved​

• Hires, retains and accelerates talent within the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree A bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience​ or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable

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

Benefits

• 401k with up to 4.25% match

• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)

• Tuition-Free Education

• 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave

• 10% Associate Discount

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. 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.

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