Associate Inventory Planner- Lowe's Pro Supply

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Position Summary

The Associate Inventory Planner supports the development and execution of inventory strategies that deliver

reliable product availability productive inventory and efficient flow for Lowes Pro Supply MRO customers.

This role manages item- and category-level replenishment plans across distribution and delivery channels

balancing customer service requirements with financial capacity and supply-chain objectives.

The Associate Inventory Planner uses replenishment systems and data analysis to identify demand changes

supply risks and inventory partnership with merchandising suppliers operations and

marketing teams this role drives timely execution of inventory plans resolves root causes of service issues

and provides insights that improve in-stock performance inventory turns and overall business results.

What You Will Do

Manage item- and category-level inventory and replenishment plans to support Lowes Pro Supply

customer needs.

Execute inventory strategies across distribution and applicable fulfillment channels aligning plans to

demand capacity and service objectives.

Monitor weeks of supply in-stock performance inventory turns fill rate service levels and aged

inventory; identify risks and recommend actions to improve product availability and inventory

productivity.

Partner with suppliers merchants marketing distribution and operations teams to ensure plan

execution and mitigate supply-chain disruptions.

Communicate performance inventory risks and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional

partners.

Support continuous improvement through process documentation best-practice sharing and

customer-focused inventory decisions.

Provide clear customer-focused communication regarding inventory decisions and service impacts.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance Analytics or a related field; equivalent

combination of education and experience may be considered.

2 years of experience in demand planning inventory planning merchandise planning or

replenishment.

Experience using inventory or replenishment systems to manage inventory flow evaluate service

levels and resolve inventory issues.

Advanced Excel skills and experience using data visualization or analytics tools such as Tableau or

Power BI to interpret and communicate inventory performance.

Strong analytical problem-solving and root-cause-analysis skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities identify risks early and make sound recommendations in a fastpaced environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across

merchandising supplier transportation distribution and replenishment teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting business-to-business distribution wholesale or professional-customer

inventory environments.

Experience with forecast replenishment ERP warehouse-management or supply-chain planning

systems.

Knowledge of inventory productivity metrics including in-stock performance fill rate inventory

turns lead time and aged inventory.

Experience participating in process-improvement initiatives or implementing operational

improvements

About Lowes

Lowes Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than$86 billion. Lowes employs approximately 300000 associates and operates over 1750 home improvement stores 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowes is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based inMooresville N.C. Lowes 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 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.