Deployment Planning Analyst

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Project Planning professional to oversee store resets and related services.

You will gather and analyze project data, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and drive execution to support Merchandising, Merchandising Operations, and Field Support. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data management, and clear communications to ensure consistency across projects and timely deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in merchandising, project planning, retail stores, or consulting.
• 1+ year in process development, strategy development, or project management.
• Experience working with project teams and cross-functional groups.
• Experience data management and utilization (e.g. Excel).
• Strong communication and professional writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides instructions to Store Operations for merchandising resets and corporate projects.
• Coordinates writing of project details and delivery through communications and meetings.
• Works cross-functionally to align service and project activities across departments.
• Consults with managers regarding resets and planning needs for Store Operations.
• Utilizes large data sets (store lists, labor, budgets, inventory) to prepare deployments.
• Provides planning, work plans, data sets, and communications for project completion.
• Supplies labor estimates and scope of work to deployment teams and analysts.
• Coordinates with vendors and field employees through all project phases.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

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 primary purpose of this role is to oversee all resets and packet information for Lowe's stores and works on small straight forward to large and complex services/project to meet the needs of Merchandising, Merchandising Operations, and Field Support teams. This includes responsibility for gathering and analyzing service/project specific information and communicating with the appropriate service/project execution resource (i.e. Internal Product Service Associates, Independent Third Party In-Store Service Groups). This role is responsible for not only program and project support, but also for the execution and operational efficiency of these programs and projects.

What You Will Do

• Develops and provides instructions to Store Operations for Merchandising product resets and corporate projects, translating merchant intent into execution in the field.
• Coordinates the writing of project details and delivery through written communications, conference calls, and meetings
• Works cross functionally with Merchandising Operations, Store Operations, and Merchandising to ensure project details and service expectations are consistent across all service and project activities, and to connect the field and merchant points of view
• Consults with Visual Presentation Managers and Project Leads regarding resets, providing subject matter expertise regarding the planning and communication needs of resets and the Store Operations team
• Utilizes and manages large sets of data including store lists, labor capacity, budgets, inventory, etc. to ensure key stakeholders are prepared and informed for deployment
• Provides planning and execution expectations, work plans, data sets, and communication consistently to drive project and program completion
• Supplies estimates of labor, scheduling of labor, and developing the scope of work to the deployment team and other analysts where needed
• Communicates with vendors and employees in the field through all phases of the project to coordinate the execution of resets
• Reviews the communications with the Labor Source team before, during, and after resets to identify miscommunications, misunderstandings, and other risks to address the isssues and develop mitigation and resolution plans to improve future execution
• Analyzes past projects to check for quality of planograms, information accessibility, etc. and works upfront with Merchandising Operations and other internal groups to provide proactive solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Project Planning, Retailing, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 3 Years Experience in Merchandising, Project Planning, Retail Stores, or Consulting environment in lieu of degree
• 1 Year Experience in process development, strategy development, project management, or related area
• Experience working with project teams and working cross-functionally
• Experience data management and utilization (i.e. in excel)
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication and professional writing

Preferred Skills/Education

• Experience working with 3rd party vendors
• Experience in planogramming, space management, and/or technical writing
• Experience in continuous improvement methodology (i.e. Six Sigma, Lean)

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 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. 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.

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.