Physical Inventory Lead

About the Role

The individual in this role will manage the physical inventory processes in retail, RDC, BDC, FDC, XDT, and other Supply Chain locations at Lowe's. They will administer accurate counting processes of the physical inventory procedure while ensuring accurate business document cut-offs. Additionally, they will perform random counts and audits of physical inventory processes. The role utilizes the Genesis systems in stores to manage the process and capture inventory data for transfer to corporate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the physical breakdown of the store into geographic count sections.
• Manage the flow and deliverables for a team of 15 to 25 OIS employees while directing the activity of 1 ASM and a team of Lowe’s associates during the counting process.
• Provide a customer-friendly inventory environment for the store to operate while managing the inventory process.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and people skills to direct inventory team members in appropriate actions related to the inventory process.
• Manage the count to exercise appropriate controls unique to the inventory process in achieving accurate counts and cut-offs.
• Explain, direct, and manage the inventory team from the store in performing physical counts and reconciliations of counts.
• Manage the systems issues associated and unique to the physical inventory process.
• Display and execute an understanding of store operations policies and procedures to accommodate performing the inventory process.

Travel Requirements

This role requires extensive travel, including flights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement.
• 5 years’ extensive experience in operations management and all selling and inventory management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, or equivalent work experience in a related field.

Pay

$61,600.00 - $102,900.00 annually. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick, and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services, and no-cost counseling
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

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.