Inventory Planner

3 weeks ago

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States Lowe's Full time
Job Summary:

As an Inventory Planner at Lowe's, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining item/location level inventory plans for a group of product categories. This role requires strong analytical skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain accurate inventory plans to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize stockouts
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure inventory strategies are aligned and effective
  • Partner with the replenishment team to ensure proper execution of inventory plans and achieve desired instock levels
  • Monitor inventory pipeline, anticipate and proactively communicate issues, and develop mitigation plans for any pipeline gaps
  • Translate strategy into tactics, enabling execution and driving inventory and replenishment strategies to support assigned categories
  • Subject matter expert in planning/replenishment systems, utilizing system capabilities to drive inventory to the right location in the right quantity to support sales while improving inventory productivity
  • Analyze business performance, develop insights, and translate into strategies to drive sales and inventory productivity
  • Monitor and report on important changes and/or challenges in a timely manner to support sales and financial objectives

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • 2+ 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
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Office

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.

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