Manager, Inventory Planning

CHERVON NORTH AMERICA INC•Mooresville, NC

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Inventory Planning is the strategic leader responsible for forecasting, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, and in-stock execution for Chervon’s Lowe’s business. The role owns the end-to-end inventory planning process across assigned product categories, including demand forecasting, seasonal readiness, promotional support, new product introductions, category resets, and replenishment execution. It partners closely with Lowe’s Inventory Replenishment Planning team and Chervon’s internal cross-functional stakeholders to develop inventory strategies that support sales growth, product availability, inventory productivity, and service levels. The Manager serves as the primary inventory planning liaison with Lowe’s, using data-driven insights to identify opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks, and improve performance. The role also leads inventory-related projects and process improvements, influences cross-functional teams, and supports business growth and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment. The position has supervisory responsibility and requires up to 5% travel; occasional international travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, replenishment, supply chain, or retail inventory management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
Experience managing customer-facing inventory or replenishment programs within retail, consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
Strong communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Lowe’s or other major home improvement or mass retail customers.
Experience with forecasting, replenishment, and inventory planning systems.
Knowledge of retail supply chain processes, inventory optimization methodologies, and demand planning principles.
APICS/ASCM, CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification.

Responsibilities

Lead inventory planning and replenishment activities for Lowe’s, balancing product availability, inventory investment, and service-level objectives.
Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales, promotional activity, seasonality, market trends, and customer insights.
Analyze inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to improve in-stock positions and inventory productivity.
Monitor replenishment execution and work with Supply Planning, Operations, and Customer Service to resolve supply constraints and inventory challenges.
Establish inventory targets and strategies to support annual business plans and customer objectives.
Serve as the primary inventory planning liaison between Chervon and Lowe’s Inventory Replenishment Planning organization.
Build relationships with customer planning partners and present inventory insights, recommendations, and business performance updates in customer meetings and business reviews.
Support joint business planning and strategic growth opportunities within the account.
Own forecast development and accuracy improvement initiatives across assigned product categories.
Track and analyze forecast accuracy, service levels, fill rates, weeks of supply, inventory turns, and out-of-stock performance.
Provide actionable reporting and business insights to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing on new product introductions, promotional events, and category transitions.
Develop inventory and replenishment plans for product launches, promotional execution, seasonal demand peaks, and major customer initiatives.
Mitigate risks related to product transitions, assortment changes, and category resets.
Collaborate with Sales, Supply Planning, Operations, Product Management, Finance, and Customer Service to align inventory strategies with business objectives.
Lead inventory-related projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance planning effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to streamline planning processes, improve system utilization, and enhance reporting capabilities.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.