Manager FDS&A

Lowe s is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. 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. Job Summary The Manager will be required to partner with US counterparts to develop and drive analysis in the area of Vendor Cost Strategy. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone passionate about solving strategic business problems and driving cost efficiency across critical areas such as: Vendor Negotiations, Forecasting, Margin Improvement, Inventory Cost Analysis, and Supply Chain Financing. Roles Responsibilities Candidate should have knowledge and hands on experience to play the following role: Cost Optimization by evaluating First Cost and other landing cost Help analyze impact of tariff and commodity prices on product cost Provide insights and recommendations to business for driving better negotiations with vendors Experience on striking negotiations discussion with vendors Competitive Intelligence to the negotiation team Hands on knowledge on product clustering and segmentation to evaluate similar items along with Parent SKU Hands on knowledge on various forecasting techniques e.g. Time Series, Regression etc. Help with changes in reports and other modifications including conducting ad hoc analysis and reports building as per business needs Ensure on time and accurate delivery of all cost related requests Handled a considerable team in the past Be a go-to point for all data and insights needs for the business. Ability to present insights rather than providing numbers to business. Communicate independently and effectively with stakeholders on scope of project, presenting results, reconciliation of data etc. Pursues self-development and effective relationships with team members and partners