Associate Inventory Planner- Lowe's Pro Supply

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is seeking an Associate Inventory Planner in Mooresville, NC to develop and execute inventory strategies ensuring product availability and efficient flow for Lowe’s Pro Supply MRO customers.

You will manage replenishment plans across distribution and fulfillment channels, balancing service with cost and capacity considerations. Partner with merchandising, suppliers, operations, and marketing to drive timely plan execution, monitor performance metrics, and identify

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, merchandise planning or replenishment.
• Experience using inventory or replenishment systems to manage inventory flow, evaluate service levels, and resolve inventory issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using data visualization or analytics tools, such as Tableau or Power BI, to interpret and communicate inventory performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause-analysis skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risks early, and make sound recommendations in a fastpaced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage item- and category-level inventory and replenishment plans to support Lowe’s Pro Supply customer needs.
• Execute inventory strategies across distribution and applicable fulfillment channels, aligning plans to demand, capacity, and service objectives.
• Monitor weeks of supply, in-stock performance, inventory turns, fill rate, service levels, and aged inventory; identify risks and recommend actions to improve product availability and inventory productivity.
• Partner with suppliers, merchants, marketing, distribution, and operations teams to ensure plan execution and mitigate supply-chain disruptions.
• Communicate performance, inventory risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Support continuous improvement through process documentation, best-practice sharing, and customer-focused inventory decisions.
• Provide clear, customer-focused communication regarding inventory decisions and service impacts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Associate Inventory Planner supports the development and execution of inventory strategies that deliver reliable product availability, productive inventory, and efficient flow for Lowe’s Pro Supply MRO customers. This role manages item- and category-level replenishment plans across distribution and delivery channels, balancing customer service requirements with financial, capacity, and supply-chain objectives. The Associate Inventory Planner uses replenishment systems and data analysis to identify demand changes, supply risks, and inventory opportunities. In partnership with merchandising, suppliers, operations, and marketing teams, this role drives timely execution of inventory plans, resolves root causes of service issues, and provides insights that improve in-stock performance, inventory turns, and overall business results.

What You Will Do

• Manage item- and category-level inventory and replenishment plans to support Lowe’s Pro Supply customer needs.
• Execute inventory strategies across distribution and applicable fulfillment channels, aligning plans to demand, capacity, and service objectives.
• Monitor weeks of supply, in-stock performance, inventory turns, fill rate, service levels, and aged inventory; identify risks and recommend actions to improve product availability and inventory productivity.
• Partner with suppliers, merchants, marketing, distribution, and operations teams to ensure plan execution and mitigate supply-chain disruptions.
• Communicate performance, inventory risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Support continuous improvement through process documentation, best-practice sharing, and customer-focused inventory decisions.
• Provide clear, customer-focused communication regarding inventory decisions and service impacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, merchandise planning or replenishment.
• Experience using inventory or replenishment systems to manage inventory flow, evaluate service levels, and resolve inventory issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using data visualization or analytics tools, such as Tableau or Power BI, to interpret and communicate inventory performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause-analysis skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risks early, and make sound recommendations in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across merchandising, supplier, transportation, distribution, and replenishment teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting business-to-business, distribution, wholesale, or professional-customer inventory environments.
• Experience with forecast, replenishment, ERP, warehouse-management, or supply-chain planning systems.
• Knowledge of inventory productivity metrics, including in-stock performance, fill rate, inventory turns, lead time, and aged inventory.
• Experience participating in process-improvement initiatives or implementing operational improvements.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. 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.

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.