IND_Associate Analyst Supply Chain

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 is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s 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.com.

Lowe’s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India.

About the Team

The Supply Chain team is responsible to enable product availability across channels in optimized cost as well as time. This team delivers on strategic priorities and provides support through transformation to help Lowe’s build best in class Supply Chain capabilities.

Job Summary:

This role will be aligned to one Business Area and is responsible for improving inbound flow from suppliers to Lowe's distribution centers and stores based on analytics that impacts channel selection, inventory placement decisions, supplier ship-point optimization, freight mode selection, freight ownership that is informed by merchant and replenishment business parameters and service expectations

The position is responsible driving analysis regarding channel selection and freight flow, including trade-offs between inventory, handling, transportation, service levels and other inputs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Supply Chain Planning, Network Optimization, Transportation and DC Ops teams to execute improvements to inbound flow for targeted product areas, supplier programs, and replenishment strategies.
• Execute and support Inventory depth and flow timing of freight
• Support reset activity, seasonal build entry/exit, promotions by executing PLR packets
• Extract data, reporting and analysis to generate business insights
• Executes channel and flow strategies to aid more value to business
• Execute optimal case pack quantities to reduce excess inventory
• Help and support Sr Analyst with data and information to complete assigned task

Years of Experience:

1-2 years of Experience in Supply chain Management

Education Qualification & Certifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research or Related Field

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (Must have)

• Experience in Data mining and visualization tool such as Power BI, SQL, MS Access and Excel
• Working knowledge of Merchandising decision-making tools for Suppliers, Items and Sourcing to include financial determinations
• Familiar with Inventory Management, Planning, Forecasting, and Transportation processes and systems
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents for presentation to management
• Excellent problem-solving skills

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.