Manager, Inventory Planning

Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We design, engineer and market power tools and outdoor power equipment within our brand portfolio- EGO, FLEX and FLEX and for other highly respected private brands. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all. Summary Of Responsibilities The Manager, Inventory Planning serves as the strategic leader responsible for forecasting, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, and in-stock execution for the Lowe's business. This role partners closely with Lowe's Inventory Replenishment Planning (IRP) team and internal cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute inventory strategies that drive sales growth, maximize product availability, and improve inventory productivity. This position 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. The Manager acts as a trusted advisor to both customer and internal partners, leveraging data-driven insights to identify opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure exceptional service levels. Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, customer relationship management skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate combines operational excellence with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to support both business growth and customer satisfaction. Key Job Responsibilities Inventory Planning & Replenishment Strategy Lead inventory planning and replenishment activities for Lowe's, ensuring optimal product availability while balancing inventory investment and service-level objectives. Develop and maintain demand forecasts utilizing historical sales data, promotional activity, seasonality, market trends, and customer insights. Analyze inventory performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to improve in-stock positions and inventory productivity. Monitor replenishment execution and partner with Supply Planning, Operations, and Customer Service teams to resolve supply constraints and inventory challenges. Establish inventory targets and strategies to support annual business plans and customer objectives. Customer Partnership Serve as the primary inventory planning liaison between Chervon and Lowe's Inventory Replenishment Planning organization. Build strong relationships with customer planning partners to drive collaboration, resolve issues, and improve overall supply chain performance. Present inventory insights, recommendations, and business performance updates during customer meetings and business reviews. Support joint business planning initiatives and contribute to strategic growth opportunities within the account. Forecasting & Analytics Own forecast development and accuracy improvement initiatives across assigned product categories. Track and analyze key performance indicators including 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. Utilize data analysis to drive continuous improvement and support strategic decision-making. New Product Launches & Promotional Planning Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing teams to support new product introductions, promotional events, and category transitions. Develop inventory and replenishment plans to ensure successful product launches and promotional execution. Coordinate inventory readiness…

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