Strategic Inventory Planner - Replenishment & Analytics

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

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