Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience. 

About Lowe’s 
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service nearly 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. For more information, visit Lowes.com

About Lowe’s India 
Lowe’s India employs over 3,600 associates across technology, analytics, merchandising, supply chain, marketing, finance and accounting, product management, and shared services leveraging new technologies and finding innovative methods to ensure Lowe's has a competitive edge in its key markets.

Inventory Replenishment team is responsible for executing inventory replenishment processes, performing data analysis and generating business reporting to ensure inventory flows smoothly within the network while maintaining the business KPIs like In-Stock, Processing Speed, Operational Efficiency, etc. as per business agreement.

About the role :

Inventory Analyst Is responsible for analyzing replenishment data and making key decisions to manage inventory needs to drive sales and return on investment.  This role is the subject matter expert on fulfillment systems and execution and leads process improvement projects in support of the Inventory Replenishment Manager.  In collaboration with the Replenishment Manager proactively manage key performance metrics, including root-cause analysis and solution recommendations to ensures order flow meets designated capacity constrains throughout the supply chain.  Analyze and solve JDA ordering exceptions such as no sourcing, failed load out of bounds, no cost, unit of measure, etc.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Creates inventory flow solutions by providing support, guidance, and problem solving to cross-functional teams

• Leads root cause analysis, purchase order management, and key performance metrics monitoring to direct inventory flows within capacity constraints

• Conducts trend analysis (i.e. Pipeline reporting) and initiates product flow contingency plans by proactively managing Replenishment Program settings

• Key skillsets must include the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage complex systems and processes

• Generate and publish late po tacking reports to respective business teams

• Manage distribution and store constraints for effective ineventoy flow

• Perform root cause analysis on instock position, investigate and provide insights on core drivers of Instock

• Extend support for command center ensuring insights and actionables are shared

• Prepare KPI report and summary for weekly business review meetins

Years of Experience:

3+ years of Inventory Management or Supply Chain operations experience required

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering Or

• MBA or master’s degree in Supply Chain preferred

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

• Must have strong analytical skills

• Experience with JDA fulfillment

• Sense of urgency, critical thinking

• Understanding of distribution network

• Experience in Data mining and visualization tool such as SQL, MS Access, VBA and Excel

• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents for presentation to management

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.