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.

About Lowe’s India

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:

The MLM Senior Analyst will be aligned to one Business Area & LGS Region 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 Senior Analyst 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:

• Drive collaboration with Inventory Replenishment & Planning, Assortment Planning, Merchants, Product Development Merchants and Lowe’s Global Sourcing Teams to optimize the Inbound Flow of Products by performing cost sensitivity analysis
• Partner with Network Flow, Transportation and DC Operations to secure Capacity requirements for new items/assortments
• Proficient in Supply Chain cost analysis and Inventory Management concepts to make data driven product stocking decisions for various Supply Chain strategies & initiatives
• Lead and execute high priority Supply Chain projects and initiatives within agreed timelines
• Leads and Delivers on ad hoc Channel & Flow support across Bangalore & Mooresville office
• Mentor, coach and train new hire in the team.
• Collaborates closely with Technology and Product Teams to drive improvements in Tools and Systems and actively contributes to UAT activities

Years of Experience:

Overall 4+ years of Experience

• 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain Optimization
• 4+ years experience of Project management

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering / Statistics.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain would be a plus.

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain concepts
• Good Understanding of Inventory Management, Planning, Forecasting & Transportation processes & concepts
• Project Management Experience - Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Excellent Communication - writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents for presentations to Senior Leaders
• Strong Stakeholder Management
• Strong foundation & understanding of Math/Finance
• Advance knowledge in MS Office, Lowe’s Data Platforms, Ability to extract/cleanse Data
• Excellent Data interpretation & Problem Solving

Secondary Skills (desired)

• Scripting Languages like – R /Python/VBA
• Microsoft Power Tools – ( Flow, Automate,Apps )
• Power BI

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.