RDC Asst Planning Manager

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in the United States to lead distribution center activities and ensure safety, efficiency, and service levels.

The role focuses on budgeting, staffing, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with corporate and field teams to drive operational excellence across facilities.

You will monitor performance metrics, own safety culture, coach associates, and implement corporate priorities at store and DC levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in supply chain or related field.
• 1 year experience in distribution center operations (or 5 years if education not met).
• Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility.
• Experience mentoring and coaching others.
• Proven record for complying with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drives safety compliance and fosters a culture of safety across teams.
• Communicates effectively with associates across shifts about objectives and improvements.
• Assists Planning Manager with developing annual budget.
• Monitors controllable accounts and reports on variances to targets.
• Monitors operations reports to ensure smooth running.
• Reports KPIs and financial figures to upper management.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety culture

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Drives compliance with daily safety requirements and builds/sustains a culture of safety among subordinates and peers
• Communicates effectively with associates across multiple avenues and shifts about business objectives, current issues or process improvements
• Assists Planning Manager with developing annual yearly budget
• Monitors controllable accounts weekly within period budget and communicates any above or below target areas
• Monitors reports to ensure Operations is running smoothly
• Reports to upper management and Corporate key performance and financial figures
• Pushes out daily Corporate shipping priorities to Operations
• Tracks inbound trailers for priority products
• Communicates, identifies and assists in implementing process improvements or new processes launched from Corporate
• Provides operations support and inventory support to other facilities (e.g., Appliance Distribution Centers, Bulk Distribution Centers)
• Handles calls and emails from stores requesting information or when issues are escalated
• Assists associates with HR related issues including questions/concerns with attendance, pay, benefits, job changes, voluntary terminations, I-9 verification, unemployment claims, and workplace accommodations
• Participates in the process of hiring talented individuals for the team
• Sets goals and communicates clear expectations for associates and provides timely and constructive feedback
• Monitors and manages associate performance, holding them accountable to expected behaviors and performance levels
• Provides resources and support to associates as needed
• Assists Supervisors with any issues that may arise that need the resolution of management
• Provides coaching and meaningful developmental opportunities to associates and prepares them for upward promotion if interested
• Helps associates on the team transition through change

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 1 year Experience in distribution center operations or related area (or 5 years of experience in distribution center/warehouse operations or related area if education requirement not met)
• Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility
• Experience mentoring and coaching others
• Proven record for complying with safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
• Experience mentoring and coaching others
• Experience leading others through change
• Experience building a culture of safety among subordinates and peers
• Experience creating and managing budgets and forecasting
• Experience using troubleshooting processes to resolve problems

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than$86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. 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.