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

• 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

• 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

Pay Range: $74,600.00 - $ annually

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

• 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

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.