Analyst-Merchandising Operations

Socket.dev; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking an Analyst-Merchandising Operations to support vendor onboarding, reporting, and data governance. You will collaborate with internal teams, manage run-the-business tasks, and drive process improvements to enhance merchandising operations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, relationship building with merchant partners, and proactive problem resolution within a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business/finance/related field.
• 2 years of experience designing, implementing, and operating business solutions in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Run-the-Business data and insights from internal/external reports.
• Build trust with merchant partners through daily execution and SLA management.
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact with merchants and resolve issues.
• Read, interpret, and act on reports to drive actions.
• Suggest and implement process improvements for merchandising operations.

Skills

Analytics

Vendor onboarding

Reporting

Data governance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Relational databases

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 Analyst-Merchandising Operations role works in one of the functional areas of Merchandising Operations supporting their assigned line of business. The Analyst will focus on their role appropriate level of responsibilities from a run the business, basic consulting and day to day operations standpoint. Key functional areas include Vendor/Item Onboarding, Reporting, Operational Services, Vendor Compliance, Product Content, Data Governance and Tech Enablement. Responsibilities may vary based on the area of work.

What You Will Do

• Analytics-Run the Business, basic consulting. Understand, read reporting, internal and external facing applications & Microsoft Tools (Consumer of info.)
• Building Relationships-Builds trust through daily execution and meets SLAs. Reliable and resourceful to solve challenges; pleasant, supportive; active listener.
• Communication-Handles the day-to-day point of contact with merchant partners.
• Issues Resolution-Handle Run-the-Business issues and escalated when needed.
• Reporting-Read and act on reports.
• Process Improvement-Provides ideas on process improvement needs.
• Technology Requirements-Provide input and feedback. Able to test solutions as needed.
• Project Management-Ability to manage own time/priorities; input into larger efforts; understanding of business impacts and connectivity.
• Liaison with international partners as needed.
• Merchandising & Vendor Engagement-Day to day based on business needs and vendor support.
• Business alignment-Focused on merchants, vendors and store merchandising individual contributors.
• Creates usage standards, guidelines, and statements of direction to track the quality, availability, and applicability of data through to full business integration.
• Tests, implements, and supports technology solutions to ensure efficiency and business continuity.
• Uses relevant data, analytics, and customer feedback to help develop and drive the solutions offered to Lowe's internal customers.
• Works to on-board and train new users on best practices and system updates and/or changes for all merchandising information systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Business, Finance, Accounting or Related or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 2 years experience in developing, designing and operating business solutions in a production environment
  

Preferred Skills/Education

• Experience in Microsoft products (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and relational business software

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, visitLowes.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.