Lowe's
Inventory Planning Director
Mooresville, NC (SSC) 1999 · In-Office · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of relevant progressive experience; 8+ years in inventory management, forecasting, replenishment, and demand planning; 5+ years of leadership managing managers and large planning teams.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, or related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable.
About the job
Leads Lowe’s inventory planning strategy across merchandise categories, channels, and distribution networks to improve availability, service, inventory productivity, and working capital.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop inventory planning managers, planners, and analysts; set performance expectations and development plans.
- Set inventory strategies and plans for business objectives, launches, promotions, seasonal transitions, and growth initiatives.
- Analyze demand, sales, trends, and supply constraints, and partner across functions to guide inventory decisions and improve planning processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, or related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable.
- 10+ years of progressive inventory planning, merchandise planning, supply chain (retail finance or demand planning), or retail operations experience.
- 8+ years in inventory management, forecasting, replenishment, and demand planning in a retail, wholesale, omni, or distribution environment.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing managers and large planning teams.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, or related field.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or similar planning systems; Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, or related certifications.
Tools
SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Manhattan
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