What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Inventory Planning & Replenishment position at Lowes?
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Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for leading and developing a team that implement and maintain item/location level inventory plans for a group of product categories that support financial objectives
• Analyzes business performance, develops insights and translates into strategies to drive sales and inventory productivity
• Leads team through monthly forecasting cycle
• 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, etc.
• Subject matter expert in planning / replenishment systems and thus utilize system capabilities to drive inventory to right location in the right quantity to support sales while ensuring target in-stock levels are achieved
• Translates corporate and division goals/objectives into planning and replenishment strategies
• Lead replenishment team to ensure proper execution of inventory plans while ensuring desired in-stock levels are achieved.
• Hires, retains and accelerates talent within the organization
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree is required or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• 5 years experience in demand, merchandise planning, replenishment or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
• 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
• Ability to work effectively within a team and build positive relationships cross-functionally
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 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. 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.
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