Sr Analyst-Merchandising Operations Data Governance

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Sr Analyst-Merchandising Operations to support the assigned line of business with advanced data analysis, reporting, and process improvements.

You will collaborate with merchants, vendors and international partners, translate data into actionable insights, and help standardize data governance and content across merchandising systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience required.
• 4 years of relevant business experience.
• Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing and delivering group presentations, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analytics– interpret data, high-level analysis, storytelling with data; using internal and external applications.
• Building Relationships– promote cooperation and teamwork; establish trust with leaders and teams.
• Communication– address challenges; deliver internal training; create content.
• Issue Resolution– handle complex issues and drive resolutions.
• Training/Development– identify needs and develop solutions with leaders.
• Reporting– gather/analyze data; translate into actions and insights.
• Process Improvement– identify opportunities and design solutions.
• Technology Requirements– governance of data stewardship, roles, permissions across merchandising systems.
• Project Management– manage timelines for own projects; provide feedback to customers.
• Liaison with international partners on complex issues.
• Merchandising & Vendor Engagement– focus on strategic vendors with complex issues; collaborate with merchants.
• Business Alignment– focus on business unit MVP areas and store merchandising functions.
• Create usage standards and data quality guidelines for full business integration.
• Tests and implement technology solutions for efficiency and continuity.
• Utilize data and customer feedback to drive solutions for Lowe’s internal customers.
• On-board and train new users on best practices and system updates for merchandising systems.

Skills

Analytics

Relationship building

Communication

Issue Resolution

Training/Development

Reporting

Process Improvement

Data governance

Project Management

International liaison

Merchandising & Vendor Engagement

Business alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/Relational 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.

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 Sr Analyst-Merchandising Operations role works in one of the functional areas of Merchandising Operations supporting their assigned line of business. The Sr Analyst will focus on their level of responsibilities to include more advanced consulting to the business and addressing challenges within their area of responsibility. 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.
• Building Relationships- Promote cooperation and teamwork; strong interpersonal skills; establish and maintain trust and credibility with leaders and team.
• Communication- Addressing challenges and issues within area (not day to day). Deliver some of the internal training. Gather and create content.
• Issue Resolution-May take on more complex issues and helps drive resolution.
• Training/Development-Works with leaders on identifying needs and developing solutions for the functional area.
• Reporting-Gathers and analyzes data and helps translate date into action and insights.
• Process Improvement-Identifies opportunities and helps design solutions.
• Technology Requirements- Supports governance of data stewardship, roles, and permissions to help ensure appropriate ownership, access, and accountability across merchandising systems
• Project Management-Provide customer feedback, manage project timelines with own projects.
• Liaison with international partners on more complex issues.
• Merchandising & Vendor Engagement- Focus on strategic and vendors with complex issues; ensure master level is addressed; trusted partner (merchant & vendor).
• Business Alignment-Focused on business unit (including MVP areas) store merchandising functional areas.
• 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, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 4 Years Relevant business experience
• Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing and delivering group presentations, project planning, and/or cross-functional collaboration

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 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.