Deployment Planning Analyst

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deployment Planning Analyst to oversee resets and project execution for its stores. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure operational efficiency and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and data handling, with a focus on delivering high-quality results. Join a company that values community support and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the success of merchandising initiatives. If you're passionate about retail and project planning, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Merchandising or Project Planning.
• Strong data management skills, especially in Excel.
• Experience in process development and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructions for Store Operations regarding merchandising resets.
• Coordinate project details through communications and meetings.
• Analyze past projects for quality and improve future execution.

Skills

Data Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Process Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Experience in Merchandising

Experience in Project Planning

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to oversee all resets and packet information for Lowe's stores and work on small to large, complex services/projects to meet the needs of Merchandising, Merchandising Operations, and Field Support teams. This includes gathering and analyzing service/project-specific information and communicating with the appropriate service/project execution resources (e.g., Internal Product Service Associates, Independent Third Party In-Store Service Groups). This role supports program and project execution and ensures operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

1. Develop instructions for Store Operations regarding Merchandising resets and projects, translating merchant intent into field execution.
2. Coordinate project details and delivery through written communications, calls, and meetings.
3. Work cross-functionally with Merchandising Operations, Store Operations, and Merchandising to ensure consistency and connect field and merchant perspectives.
4. Consult with Visual Presentation Managers and Project Leads on resets, providing expertise on planning and communication needs.
5. Manage large data sets (store lists, labor capacity, budgets, inventory) to prepare and inform stakeholders for deployment.
6. Provide planning, work plans, data, and communication to drive project completion.
7. Estimate labor, schedule work, and define scope for deployment teams and analysts.
8. Communicate with vendors and field employees during all project phases to coordinate resets.
9. Review communications with the Labor Source team to identify issues and develop mitigation plans.
10. Analyze past projects for quality and work proactively with internal teams to improve future execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Planning, Retailing, or related field, with 3-5 years of experience in Merchandising, Project Planning, Retail, or Consulting, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years experience in process development, strategy, project management, or related areas.
• Experience working with project teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Data management skills, especially in Excel.
• Strong communication and professional writing skills.

Preferred Skills/Education

• Experience working with third-party vendors.
• Experience in planogramming, space management, or technical writing.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a Fortune 50 home improvement retailer serving about 16 million customers weekly in the U.S. With over $83 billion in FY 2024 sales, it operates more than 1,700 stores and employs around 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, NC, Lowe’s supports communities through initiatives on housing, community spaces, skilled trades, and disaster relief. For more info, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer, practicing nondiscrimination across all aspects of employment, including race, gender, age, disability, and others protected by law.