Physical Inventory Lead

Your Impact
The individual in this role will manage the physical inventory processes in retail, RDC BDC, FDC XDT and other Supply Chain locations at Lowe's. They will administer accurate counting processes of the physical inventory procedure while also ensuring that accurate business document cut-offs are achieved. Additionally, they perform random counts and audits of physical inventory processes. The role will utilize the Genesis systems in stores to manage the process and capture inventory data for transfer to corporate. Responsibilities include directly managing a team of 15 to 25 OIS employees during the counting process, coordinating the counting functions of 3rd party contractors (Outside Inventory Services) and ensuring that all 3rd party counts are accurate and loaded into Lowe's systems.
*Travel Requirements: This role does require extensive travel; including flights
What you will do
• Prepare the physical breakdown of the store into geographic count sections.
• Manage the flow and deliverable for a team of OIS employees (range from 15 to 25) while directing the activity of 1 ASM and a team of Lowe's associates during the counting process.
• Provide a customer friendly inventory environment for the store to operate while managing the inventory process.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and people skills to direct inventory team members in appropriate actions related to the inventory process.
• Manage the count to exercise appropriate controls unique to the inventory process in achieving accurate counts and cut-offs.
• Explain, direct and manage the inventory team from the store in performing physical counts and reconciliations of counts.
• Manage the systems issues associated and unique to the physical inventory process.
• Display and execute an understanding of store operations policies and procedures to accommodate performing the inventory process.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 5 years' extensive experience in operations management and all selling and inventory management systems
Preferred Skill/Education
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business or equivalent work experience in a related field
Associate Benefits ( https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team )

• Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. 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 .
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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.