Inventory Planner

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory strategies for a group of product categories that support both merchandising strategies and financial objectives.
• Create and implement item level inventory plans for both Stores and Ecommerce, achieving desired in-stock levels and planned inventory turns.
• Work closely with cross functional teams including but not limited to merchants, vendors, transportation and distribution to deliver desired results.
• Manage monthly forecasts cycle for product categories.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure inventory strategies are aligned.
• Partner with replenishment team to ensure proper execution of inventory plans, ensuring desired instock levels are achieved.
• 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, influencing cross functional stakeholders.
• Utilize system capabilities to drive inventory to right location in the right quantity to support sales while also improving inventory productivity.
• Analyze business performance, develop insights and translate into strategies to drive sales and inventory productivity.
• Monitor and report on important changes and/or challenges in a timely manner to support sales and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 4+ years experience in demand, merchandise planning, replenishment or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS office.
• 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.

Pay

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.