Manager, Inventory Planning & Replenishment

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking a senior Inventory Planning leader to guide a team that develops item/location level inventory plans across multiple product categories to support financial objectives.

You will drive forecasting, replenishment strategies, and inventory optimization while collaborating with cross-functional partners to maintain optimal in-stock levels and maximize sales productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years experience in demand, merchandise planning, replenishment or related field.
• Experience leading or developing a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team that creates and maintains item/location level inventory plans for multiple product categories.
• Analyze business performance, develop insights, and translate them into strategies to improve sales and inventory productivity.
• Lead monthly forecasting cycles and monitor inventory pipeline to anticipate issues.

Skills

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Planning 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.

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 this time

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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree is required or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• 5+ 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

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. 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.