The Lowe's Pro Supply Manager, Inventory Planning & Replenishment is responsible for both the planning and execution of inventory for a group of product categories. Develops and leads a team of Replenishment Specialist and Planning Analysts to ensure that planning and replenishment strategies are aligned. Responsible for delivering desired in-stock levels while hitting financial objectives. The Inventory Planning Manager sets the strategic goals for their team and holds their team accountable to delivering against those goals. Partners cross functionally with merchants, vendors, transportation and distribution to ensure inventory strategies and objectives are met.

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 instock levels are achieved.
• Hires, retains and accelerates talent within the organization

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent 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

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.