BDC Sr. Operations Development Manager

Lowe's; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Corporate Headquarters in Mooresville, NC seeks a Sr. Operations Development Manager to lead facility operations, inventory management, and process improvements.

You will drive data-based decision making, coordinate cross-functional teams, and oversee 3PL and internal operations to improve efficiency and service levels. The role emphasizes strategic planning, KPI reporting, and developing talent while collaborating with transportation, engineering, and operations teams to optimize the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, or related field with 8–10 years of experience.
• 5–7 years experience in project management and inventory process management.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations planning and execution for facility events and inventory movement.
• Coordinate logistics plan data collection and analysis to support resource evaluation.
• Recommend product flow changes based on capacity projections.
• Monitor actual flows against plans and identify exceptions.
• Manage distribution network events and coordinate with transportation, engineering, and operations.
• Report KPIs and financial figures to upper management.
• Develop reporting tools to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the design of functional solutions and prioritize system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across processes.
• Supervise assigned facilities and develop talent.

Skills

Project management

Inventory management

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, or related field

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.

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 any time.

Your Impact

The Bulk Distribution Center (BDC) Sr. Operations Development Manager will provide exceptional leadership over operations, process guidance and direction for one or more supply chain facilities. Responsibilities include project management and coordinating and executing efficient inventory movement in and out of facilities. Other success factors in this role include data analysis and customer relations skills.

What You Will Do

• Leads operations planning and execution for facility events, including project management, coordinating and executing efficient and effective inventory movement in and out of facilities, and communicating to external project managers and customers.
• Defines, coordinates, and executes logistics plan (network inbound / outbound / storage) data collection and analysis to support the evaluation of needed resources as supply chain workflow conditions and store demand changes.
• Helps establish and implement recommendations for needed product flow changes based on projected overflow of planned capacity in supply chain.
• Assesses actual product flows against flow plans; identifies exceptions to Logistics Planning and recommends action.
• Manages distribution network events as needed (i.e. TAT, Black Friday, Chinese New Year, large flow resets, all resets and promotions for CFD products) to collect key information from logistics planning and coordinates as needed with transportation, engineering, and operations.
• Report to upper management and corporate leaders all relevant key performance and financial figures.
• Manages internal tools and directs individuals to monitor results, alerting supply chain management to trends or conditions that may adversely impact supply chain operations and identifying opportunities to improve flow.
• Produces departmental reporting as needed to support group/business needs and goals as well as future state discussions and improvement initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive plans to support major initiatives and system enhancement prioritization.
• Led operations of assigned facilities within the BDC network, including third party logistics (3PL) operated facilities, in achieving high levels of efficiency, safety, and customer service related to the distribution of bulk product.
• Hires, trains and develops the talent necessary to achieve stated business goals.
• Lead the design and development of functional solutions and reporting tools to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness through improved systems capability, process improvement, product flow methods, and applied technology.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement across areas of new process development, project implementation and systems enhancements.
• Leverage continuous improvement methodologies to measure team and process success.
• Define and manage actions for continuous improvement.
• This position manages/supervises people

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, or related field and 8-10 Years of experience in supply chain and/or project management.
• 5-7 Years of related experience including project management and inventory process management.

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 inMooresville, 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.

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.