Planner-Visual Space

Lowe's; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina is seeking a merchandising professional to develop category strategies and drive space productivity. You will analyze category performance, deliver space planning documents, and collaborate across functions.

You will lead cross-functional partnerships, mentor teams including the Bangalore support center, and push process improvements to support company initiatives. Strong analytics, communication, and store-planning experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 3 years experience in retail store planning and design.

Responsibilities

• Develop category plans and strategies for upcoming store changes and company initiatives.
• Deliver space planning documents communicating merchandising strategy and category details.
• Exhibits proficiency in Lowe’s internal systems and processes for analytics and planning.
• Create and timely deliver merchandising plans to support company initiatives.
• Lead space productivity analysis to support merchandising strategy and opportunities.

Skills

Category planning

Merchandising analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Space planning software

Vendor partnerships

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Store planning software

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

Responsible for developing category merchandising strategies through cross‑functional collaboration that drive productivity and sales.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for providing merchandising analysis that support the development of detailed category plans & strategies for upcoming category space changes and company initiatives.
• Responsible for timely delivery of clear, concise space planning design documents that communicate merchandising strategy & category specific details.
• Exhibits a high degree of proficiency in category planning software, Lowe’s internal systems & processes. (systems & analytics expert)
• Accountable for the creation and timely delivery of merchandising plans to support company initiatives and deliver on documented strategy.
• Seen as a trusted advisor in the delivery of space productivity analysis in support of the merchandising strategy.
• Delivers advanced analysis in developing a customer‑centric approach to merchandising plans.
• Partners cross‑functionally to shape strategic direction using analytical tools; consistently identifies category opportunities to optimize productivity.
• Proactively uses problem solving skills, mitigates risk & improves program delivery to stores.
• Actively leads process improvement efforts; makes recommendations to optimize workflow efficiencies.
• Collaborates & communicates well across all s of the organization; cultivates vendor partnerships that support corporate strategies.
• Demonstrates thought leadership on evolving concepts & business needs.
• Exhibits team leadership amongst contract & Lowe’s Bangalore Support Center associates & influences engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Business, Architecture, Interior Design, Retail Management, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 3 Years Experience in retail store planning and design (may be a combination of visual merchandising, store planning, planogramming, real estate & facilities planning, or store environment experiences)

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.