Mooresville In-Stock Optimization Specialist

Lowe's; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s, headquartered in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Replenishment Specialist to ensure product availability and optimize inventory across stores and distribution centers. The role involves analyzing demand data, validating recommendations, and coordinating cross-functional actions to meet store and digital demand.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field with up to 2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to improving replenishment processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent years of experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in retail, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and large datasets.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with partners across multiple business functions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily inventory replenishment activities for assigned merchandise categories, stores, or distribution centers to support in-stock and inventory productivity objectives.
• Validate replenishment recommendations by applying business judgment and resolving exceptions.
• Monitor inventory and replenishment performance using key metrics.
• Investigate inventory exceptions and identify root causes to implement improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory availability and flow issues.
• Support purchase-order creation and management to ensure timely arrivals.
• Coordinate replenishment execution for promotions, product resets, and seasonal transitions.
• Support omnichannel inventory availability including store fulfillment and ship-from-store.
• Continuously refine replenishment parameters and planning assumptions for better performance.
• Interpret system insights and communicate implications to leadership.
• Escalate significant risks with data-backed solutions.
• Support system enhancements, testing, and process documentation.
• Follow replenishment controls and procedures for consistent execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve replenishment processes and reporting.
• Build knowledge of merchandise categories, vendor capabilities, and end-to-end supply chain operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

RELEX

SAP

Oracle

Blue Yonder

Manhattan

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Lowe’s, headquartered in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Replenishment Specialist to ensure product availability and optimize inventory across stores and distribution centers. The role involves analyzing demand data, validating recommendations, and coordinating cross-functional actions to meet store and digital demand.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field with up to 2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to improving replenishment processes