Consultant-Merchandising Operations Data Governance

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's is seeking a Consultant-Merchandising Operations in Mooresville, NC, to support run-the-business functions in Merchandising Operations. You will informally lead analysts, coordinate with leaders, and drive improvements in merchandising and vendor processes.

You will handle data analytics, build relationships across teams, and manage projects while liaising with international partners when needed. This role emphasizes data-driven storytelling and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years relevant business experience.
• Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, delivering group presentations, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Handle analytics, interpretation and storytelling of data; use segmentation and internal/external tools.
• Build relationships with analysts and leaders; promote teamwork and trust.
• Review communications with guidance; liaise with senior leaders as directed.
• Resolve medium/high complexity issues and identify root causes.
• Assist training/development; participate in gap analysis with manager.
• Gathers and analyzes data; translate data into actions and insights.
• Support process improvements and monitor process status.
• Collect customer data and coordinate with tech/stakeholders on data needs.
• Provide project timelines and manage own projects.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Training & development

Collaboration

Vendor engagement

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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 Consultant-Merchandising Operations supports the run the business work within a key functional area of Merchandising Operations. The Consultant will support the Manager of the area by informally leading the Sr. Analysts and Analysts on day-to-day processes. The Consultant will coordinate with the Manager and other leaders on projects and initiatives and may take a lead role on issues impacting their line of business. The position will also help drive improvement of merchandising and vendor processes and efficiencies. 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- Handle interpretation, higher level analysis, storytelling of data. Consumer - utilizing segmentation. Utilize internal and external facing applications, Microsoft data analytics tools. Support team with DACI/IT projects.
• Building Relationships- Promote cooperation and teamwork with the analysts and sr analysts; strong interpersonal skills; establish and maintain trust and credibility with leaders and team.
• Communication- Review communications under the guidance of the Manager. Liaison with GMMs as directed.
• Issue Resolution-Handles medium/high complex issues and works to identify root causes.
• Training/Development-Works with team and manager to drive both new hire and ongoing development. Partner with manager on gap analysis.
• Reporting-Gathers and analyzes data and helps translate date into action and insights.
• Process Improvement- Assists manager with driving process improvement and streamlining, along with root cause analysis. Monitors status of processes.
• Technology Requirements- Gather customer data; input; prioritizes; customer data; partnership with tech/stakeholders.
• Project Management-Provide customer feedback, manage project timelines with own projects.
• Liaison with international partners on more complex issues.
• Merchandising & Vendor Engagement- Ensures positive engagement level; influence into segmentation; trusted partner (merchant & vendor).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 5 years Relevant Business Experience
• 3 Years General work experience
• Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing and delivering group presentations, project planning, and/or cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Skills/Education

• 1 year Leadership Experience
• 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.