Analyst-Merchandising

Lowe's; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s, headquartered in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Merchandising Analyst to partner with Merchants and Online Merchants to execute category strategies with a data-driven approach.

You will review category performance, develop insights, and deliver actionable recommendations to grow sales and margins across store and online channels.

Qualifications

• 2 Years experience in retail or merchandising.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Drives planning, preparations and execution of key business activities with Merchant/Online Merchant; develops product insights, performance metrics and presentations.
• Proactively review and analyze store & online category performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
• Creates reporting based on data, metrics and analysis to advise on product or category performance for in-store and online.
• Support Product Line Reviews by compiling financial targets and coordinating with internal teams.
• Provide reporting and recommendations on inventory to improve inventory health.
• Support Merchant in negotiations and ongoing support of the negotiation process.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with merchants, vendors, stores, and internal teams.
• Collaborate on new item setup and vendor maintenance.
• Maintain data integrity of product costs and stocking information in Lowe’s systems.
• Review content for new assortments, planograms, and product descriptions for both in-store and online.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve vendor or product concerns.
• Ensure promotional activity aligns with strategy and timelines.
• Maintain knowledge of Lowe’s policies and industry compliance requirements for assigned product areas.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)

Job description

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Your Impact

The role partners with the Merchants to ensure execution of omni product decisions and acts as an analytical and strategic resource in delivering against the product category strategy. This role will actively review categories, provide analytical support, and provide recommendations and ideas for sales and margin growth. This role will serve as the liaison with cross-functional support teams. As it relates to Merchandising, the role acts as the primary point of contact for the supplier, store, and all internal support communities and provides input based on knowledge of category. This role will assist with the onboarding of new suppliers/vendors/item set-up and ensuring the accuracy of cost and stocking information.

What You Will Do

• Drives the planning, preparations and execution of key business activities in partnership with the Merchant/Online Merchant; inclusive of developing & organizing product insights, performance metrics and presentations (i.e. Vendor Forum, Shark Tank, RVP Walks, Product Line Reviews)
• Proactively review and analyze store & online category performance and provide recommendations to improve product profitability & optimization.
• Creates and provides reporting based on data, metrics and analysis to make a recommendation as requested by the merchant to gain insights on product or category performance both in-store and online.
• Support Merchant in Product Line Reviews by compiling financial targets and partnering with internal teams in the successful execution of the line review.
• Provide reporting and recommendations on inventory by analyzing and identifying opportunities to drive the inventory health of the business.
• Supports the Merchant to prepare for vendor negotiations and partner in on-going support of the negotiation process.
• Develop and maintain a strong partnership and act as a point of contact for the merchants, vendors, stores, online business and all internal support communities.
• Collaborate with the internal teams on new item set-up and maintenance, assist with new vendor setup and maintenance.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of product data within Lowe’s designated software systems to ensure all product costs, vendor agreements and stocking information is accurate.
• Conduct content reviews to ensure new assortments, planograms, item descriptions and product specifications are correct for both in-store and online; partnering with appropriate support teams to ensure protocols & standards are followed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams in resolving vendor or product concerns communicated by stakeholders (ex - online purchase orders, Executive Customer Support issues or in-store product concerns).
• Ensure promotional activity for category is accurate and aligns to agreed upon strategy and timelines.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all Lowe’s policies and procedures as well as industry standards and compliance needs for assigned product areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 Years experience in retail or merchandising
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills/Education

• Bachelor’s degree In Business, Analytics or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

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 inMooresville, 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.

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.