Asst Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities

Drives compliance with daily safety requirements and builds / sustains a culture of safety among subordinates and peers

Communicates effectively with associates across multiple avenues and shifts about business objectives, current issues or process improvements

Assists Planning Manager with developing annual yearly budget

Monitors controllable accounts weekly within period budget and communicates any above or below target areas

Monitors reports to ensure Operations is running smoothly

Reports to upper management and Corporate key performance and financial figures

Pushes out daily Corporate shipping priorities to Operations

Tracks inbound trailers for priority products

Communicates, identifies and assists in implementing process improvements or new processes launched from Corporate

Provides operations support and inventory support to other facilities (e.g., Appliance Distribution Centers, Bulk Distribution Centers)

Handles calls and emails from stores requesting information or when issues are escalated

Assists associates with HR related issues including questions / concerns with attendance, pay, benefits, job changes, voluntary terminations, I-9 verification, unemployment claims, and workplace accommodations

Participates in the process of hiring talented individuals for the team

Sets goals and communicates clear expectations for associates and provides timely and constructive feedback

Monitors and manages associate performance, holding them accountable to expected behaviors and performance levels

Provides resources and support to associates as needed

Assists Supervisors with any issues that may arise that need the resolution of management

Provides coaching and meaningful developmental opportunities to associates and prepares them for upward promotion if interested

Helps associates on the team transition through change

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable

1 year Experience in distribution center operations or related area (or 5 years of experience in distribution center / warehouse operations or related area if education requirement not met)

Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility

Experience mentoring and coaching others

Proven record for complying with safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Experience mentoring and coaching others

Experience leading others through change

Experience building a culture of safety among subordinates and peers

Experience creating and managing budgets and forecasting

Experience using troubleshooting processes to resolve problems

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.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and / or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https : / / talent.lowes.com / us / en / benefits.