IND-Associate Analyst Supply Chain

Lowe's; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

On-site clinic

Ultramodern workspace

Job summary

Lowe's India in Bengaluru is seeking an Inventory Replenishment Analyst to join our on-site team. You will execute inventory flow processes, analyze data, and support KPI targets such as In-Stock, Processing Speed and Operational Efficiency, aligning with the IR team's priorities.

You will work with cross-functional colleagues to manage purchase orders, perform trend analysis, and contribute to process improvements while building SME expertise in the low complexity operational processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or Industrial Engineering.
• MBA or master's degree in Supply Chain preferred.
• 1+ years of Inventory Management or Supply Chain operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports regular execution of inventory flow processes and operational reports to manage and maintain Inventory KPIs
• Executes Inventory Replenishment and Planning strategies to add value to the business
• Executes and supports Inventory and Replenishment priorities like inventory troubleshooting and root cause analysis, purchase order management, trend analysis, and KPIs monitoring
• Extract data, reporting and analysis to generate business insights
• Help and support Sr Analyst with data and information to complete assigned tasks

Skills

Analytical skills

Urgency

Critical thinking

Retail distribution

SQL

MS Access

VBA

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Supply Chain

MBA in Supply Chain

Tools

SQL

MS Access

VBA

Excel

Job description

Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowes offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

About Lowe s

Lowes Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 17 million customer transactions a week in the U.S. With total fiscal year 2022 sales of over $97 billion, approximately $92 billion of sales were generated in the U.S., where Lowes operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowes supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts.

For more information, visit Lowes.com .

About Lowe s India:

At Lowes India, we are the enablers who help create an engaging customer experience for our $97 billion home improvement business at Lowes. Our 4000+ associates work across technology, analytics, business operations, finance & accounting, product management, and shared services. We leverage new technologies and find innovative methods to ensure that Lowes has a competitive edge in the market.

To know more about Lowes India, visit Lowes.co.in

About the Team

Inventory Replenishment team is responsible for executing inventory replenishment processes, performing data analysis and generating business reporting to ensure inventory flows smoothly within the network while maintaining the business KPIs like In-Stock, Processing Speed, Operational Efficiency, etc. as per business agreement.

Job Summary:

Executing direction from leadership, delivering results that align with strategic objectives, communicating critical information to other teams, managing vendor relationships, developing processes that align to organizational goals, specific technical skills required for managing a process. This role will be aligned to one Business Area and responsible for executing Inventory Management processes and contributes to the operational and strategic priorities to drive IR KPI improvements (In-stock% and TSPM%) which in turn drives improved sales and return on investment. This role requires to build good understanding of fulfillment systems and operational execution and also contributes to process improvement projects to support senior team members. Proactively participates and supports initiatives to manage key performance metrics, including root-cause analysis and solution recommendations to ensures order flow meets designated capacity constrains throughout the supply chain. Executes IR system and process exceptions such as no sourcing, failed load out of bounds, no cost, unit of measure, etc. by following SOPs and identifies improvement opportunities to become SME for the low complexity operational processes once attains steady state.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Supports regular execution of inventory flow processes and operational reports to manage and maintain Inventory KPIs
• Executes Inventory Replenishment and Planning strategies to aid more value to business
• Executes and supports Inventory and Replenishment priorities like inventory troubleshooting and root cause analysis, purchase order management, trend analysis, key performance metrics monitoring to help manage inventory flows within capacity constraints
• Extract data, reporting and analysis to generate business insights
• Help and support Sr Analyst with data and information to complete assigned task

Years of Experience:

1+ years of Inventory Management or Supply Chain operations experience required

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering Or

• MBA or master s degree in Supply Chain preferred

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

• Strong analytical skills
• Sense of urgency, critical thinking
• Understanding of retail distribution network
• Experience in Data mining and visualization tool such as SQL, MS Access, VBA and Excel
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents for presentation to management

Lowes 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.