Senior Analyst, Replenishment – Lowe’s BDT

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! Senior Analyst,  Replenishment – Lowe’s BDT The Senior Replenishment Analyst drives end-to-end demand replenishment strategy to support shared sales growth, service performance, and inventory health for both SMG and Lowe’s. Leveraging strong retail analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of Lowe’s supply chain ecosystem, this role optimizes store and distribution center inventory across high-velocity seasonal curves and peak selling periods. The ideal candidate acts as a subject matter expert in Lowe's vendor compliance and seasonal inventory management, combining root-cause analysis with proactive planning to maximize in-stock levels, fill rates, and supply chain efficiency throughout the year.

Strategic Replenishment & Seasonal Execution Design and execute data-driven demand and replenishment strategies aligned with sales performance, GMROI, inventory turns, and working capital targets. Manage high-volume seasonal demand curves , building pre-season inventory ramps, executing mid-season sell-through adjustments, and orchestrating end-of-season exit strategies. Monitor regional and store-level Weeks of Supply (WOS), directing inventory movement to accommodate weather-driven demand spikes, promotional campaigns, and off-shelf placements. Conduct continuous inventory health audits to ensure automated replenishment systems reflect accurate seasonal safety stock settings, lead times, and promotional uplifts. Retailer Partnership & Cross-Functional Alignment Partner directly with Lowe’s Inventory Planning and Replenishment (IP&R) teams to align on replenishment parameters, peak-season safety stock strategies, and seasonal build schedules. Collaborate internally with Sales, Finance, and Demand Planning teams to synchronize seasonal demand planning with commercial targets and promotion schedules. Drive alignment across key retail metrics, balancing maximum product availability during seasonal surges with lean post-season inventory exposure. Analytics, Insights & Performance Tracking Deliver actionable root-cause analysis and diagnostic reporting on core operational KPIs, including In-Stock %, Fill Rate, On-Time In-Full (OTIF), and Lowe’s vendor compliance metrics. Resolve order fulfillment bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions proactively to protect seasonal sales windows and mitigate vendor compliance penalties. Build standard and ad-hoc analytical tools to evaluate store, DC, and SKU-level inventory performance across historical and real-time seasonal trends. Program Management & Seasonal Readiness Lead the Ready for Season (RFS) process, managing end-to-end execution for seasonal resets, new product introductions, line reviews, and item master setups to ensure flawless on-time execution. Track seasonal modular updates, display pallet execution, and off-shelf placement logistics to ensure 100% store readiness ahead of peak retail windows. Qualifications & Technical Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. Progressive experience in replenishment planning, demand planning, or inventory control within a CPG manufacturer or retail environment. Seasonal Supply Chain Expertise: Proven track record managing highly seasonal product categories, weather-impacted inventory builds, or peak-season promotional surges in big-box retail. Direct experience supporting or working within Lowe’s supply chain operations or large-format home improvement / mass retailers preferred. Technical & Analytical Capabilities Advanced Excel Capabilities: High proficiency