Inventory Planner

Inventory PlannerDo 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.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.The Inventory Planner is responsible for developing and implementing inventory strategies for a group of product categories that support both merchandising strategies and financial objectives. Responsible for creating and implementing item level inventory plans for both Stores and Ecommerce, achieving desired in-stock levels and planned inventory turns. The Inventory Planner will work closely with cross functional teams including but not limited to merchants, vendors, transportation and distribution to deliver desired results.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for implementing and maintaining item/location level inventory plans for a group of product categoriesManage monthly forecasts cycle for product categoriesCollaborate with suppliers to ensure inventory strategies are alignedPartner with replenishment team to ensure proper execution of inventory plans, ensuring desired instock levels are achievedMonitor inventory pipeline, anticipate and proactively communicate issues, and develop mitigation plans for any pipeline gapsDrive inventory and replenishment strategies to support assigned categories including resets, promotions, events, seasonal /entry and exit, influencing cross functional stakeholdersSubject 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 also improving inventory productivityAnalyzes business performance, develops insights and translates into strategies to drive sales and inventory productivityMonitor and report on important changes and/or challenges in a timely manner to support sales and financial objectivesRequired Qualifications:Bachelors Degree is required or equivalent combination of education and related experience4+ years experience in demand, merchandise planning, replenishment or a related fieldPreferred Qualifications:Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS officeStrong analytical skillsSelf-driven and highly motivatedApproaches problems with curiosity and is solution orientedStrong communication skills, both written and oralCapability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentAbout Lowe'sLowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 35 home improvement company serving approximately 20 million customers weekly in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2020 sales of nearly $90 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 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.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.