Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to partner with functional business partners to execute on strategic initiatives for the Inventory Planning & Replenishment Organization. This is accomplished through cross-functional collaboration across merchandising, store operations, and supply chain teams.
The Analyst, Inventory Initiatives will review/analyze inventory, sales and other relevant data, conduct analysis, and provide insights and recommendations within their assigned area. The associate will track, analyze, and report on key performance metrics to ensure activities within their assigned area are meeting strategic and financial objectives.
This role will support one or more of the below initiatives:
• Promotional Buys
• Seasonal Entry/Exit strategies
• Command Center Inventory Support
• Overall Flow Plans/Policies
• Localization
• Process optimization
• eCommerce
Work with a Winning Team
At Lowe's, our supply chain is the backbone of our mission to serve customers and support our stores. When you join our supply chain team, you're stepping into a role that directly impacts millions of homes and communities across the nation.
You'll be part of a supportive network where colleagues and leaders have your back, working together to overcome challenges and deliver for those who rely on us. As you contribute to our industry-leading supply chain operations, you'll build a rewarding logistics career with fair, respectful leadership that helps you shape a future you can be proud of. Your expertise will be vital in driving the future of retail as we continue to innovate and excel in the market.
Do your Best Work in Mooresville
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Helps provide the insights necessary to evaluate activities within their assigned area
- Supports meetings with IRP leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver insights to guide future strategies, tactics, or activities
- Supports field merchant and IRP teams on store specific sales opportunities by helping to provide insights needed to address and action inventory appropriately.
- Compile data to inform field merchandizing of localized assortment/allocation opportunities.
- Maintain location-based performance results, trends, opportunities, and risks to support development of recommendations to influence actions that maximize sales
- Respond to and fulfill command center/EME inventory requests
- Analyze results for store/cluster specific promotional opportunities aimed to optimize performance
- Executes field merchant and store operator inventory requests
- Develops and analyzes reporting related to inventory investments, promotions, or marketing initiatives to inform recommendations on actions needed by IRP and cross-functional teams
- Supports departmental project teams on continuous improvement initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- 2+ Years experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, replenishment, or a related field
Benefits
- 401k with up to 4.25% match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)
- Tuition-Free Education
- 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave
- 10% Associate Discount
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com
Compensation
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 our benefits page.
EEO Statement
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.
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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.
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.
