Lowe’s

Manager - Competitive Intelligence

Lowe’s$108K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Merchandising, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field
  • 7 years in Pricing, Merchandising, Business Intelligence, or related fields
  • Experience with Product and Data Science teams for analytics capabilities
  • Proficient in developing governance processes and analytical methodologies
  • Familiarity with SQL and data management tools
  • Exceptional communication skills for technical concepts
  • Strong collaboration skills across technical and business teams
  • Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Drive Competitive Intelligence strategy development and execution
  • Manage multiple strategic projects across enterprise domains
  • Establish efficient processes for model development and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with teams to develop matching methodologies and quality control measures
  • Define enterprise standards for match creation and validation processes
  • Partner with technical teams to develop AI-enabled matching capabilities
  • Prioritize enhancements based on business value and operational effort
  • Leverage advanced analytics to generate insights and guide business decisions

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Exposure to cross-functional projects
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise strategy
  • Work alongside senior leadership
  • Potential for growth within the organization
  • Engagement in innovative data projects
Full Job Description
Your Impact

The Manager, Competitive Intelligence purpose is to design, develop, and maintain competitive intelligence data collection and analytics capabilities that support Lowe's enterprise Competitive Intelligence strategy. Positioned at the intersection of data infrastructure and business value, this role owns the strategy for standards, governance, datasets, pipelines, and analytical methodologies. The Manager will collaborate with Merchandising leadership and Merchants, Pricing Business Partner and Strategy teams, Category Management, Digital, Marketplace, and Product, to define matching and/or crawling requirements and translate business needs into scalable matching capabilities. This role leads teams in leveraging data to generate insights that inform business decisions and policy development and is responsible for advancing Lowe's analytics capabilities.

What You Will Do
  • Support Lowe's enterprise Competitive Intelligence objectives by driving strategy development and execution planning , including but not limited to developing and maintaining enterprise matching and/or scraping strategy.
  • Manage strategic projects and priorities across multiple enterprise domain requirements simultaneously.
  • Establish scalable, efficient processes for model development, validation, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement, consolidating business requirements to drive accountability for technical deliveries.
  • Partner cross functionally to define final attributes, comparison criteria, exclusions, confidence thresholds and similarity levels by category and use case, develop matching approach that meets enterprise needs, establish quality control measures, validation methodologies, and ongoing governance and maintenance controls.
  • Establish enterprise standards for match creation, approval, audit and rejection, including defining decision rights for AI agents, CI team and domain experts, and escalation processes.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Technology teams to develop automated and AI-enabled matching capabilities.
  • Prioritize enhancements based on business value, category complexity, match opportunity, and operational effort.
  • Distill insights from data, leveraging advanced analytics tools and techniques to build models and scenarios to inform business decisions and answer key questions.
  • Set objectives, key results and metrics for Competitive Intelligence capabilities.
  • May lead, develop, and engage a small team, support their professional growth and refine their analytical skills. May set performance goals and provide feedback, coaching, and development to team members in order to recognize achievements and address areas for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree Business Administration, Merchandising, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
  • 7 years of experience in Pricing, Merchandising, Finance, Competitive Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Project Management, Product Management, or related field
  • Experience partnering with Product, Data Science, Engineering, or Technology teams to design, test, implement, or scale advanced analytics, machine-learning, or AI-enabled capabilities
  • Experience developing business rules, quality standards, governance processes, or analytical methodologies
  • Familiarity with SQL, data collection, classification, data validation tools, pipelines, dashboards and UIs
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into easily interpretable material for business stakeholders and articulate analytical findings in a clear and compelling manner
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, effectively managing changing business priorities, operational change, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong data-driven judgment: defining metrics, analyzing product/customer data, running experiments, and making clear tradeoffs

Preferred Skills/Education
  • Master's degree Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
  • Experience working closely with senior leadership (VP and above)
  • Experience designing, building, testing, deploying and scaling AI-powered tools and processes
  • Experience in a large retailer, marketplace, pricing provider, digital-shelf provider, or competitive data organization
  • Experience with machine learning, natural-language processing, image matching, embeddings, similarity models, AI-enabled matching, or other AI-led workflows


About Lowe’s

Lowe's Careers

Joining Lowe's means becoming part of a team that is committed to fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and leadership. As one of the leading home improvement companies, Lowe's offers unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity and professional development. Work You'll Do At Lowe's, your work will directly impact our mission to help people love where they live. Whether you're involved in the direct sales process, product development, or customer service, your role will contribute to our industry-leading standards. Transform Your Career Leverage your skills and drive in a position that empowers you to lead projects and initiatives that redefine the retail experience. Lowe's is at the forefront of the industry, combining retail, technology, and customer service to create unique experiences for consumers. Join a team of dedicated professionals who are there to support your career aspirations and help you grow both personally and professionally. With over 300,000 team members, Lowe's is a place where you can cultivate a career filled with innovation and opportunities. Lowe's Professional Growth and Opportunities We are committed to the professional growth of every team member. Lowe's offers a variety of career paths and opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles in numerous departments. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a full-time career, Lowe's provides the training and resources needed to advance and excel. Internship Programs Start your career with Lowe's through our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts our business. Interns at Lowe's gain invaluable skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and are considered for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program. Benefits and Culture Lowe's is dedicated to maintaining a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts, among others. Networking and Innovation Stay connected and ahead in your career through Lowe's commitment to innovation and networking. Our team members have access to cutting-edge technology and are encouraged to think outside the box to solve challenges. Networking within the company is supported through various groups and initiatives, fostering connections that can lead to career advancement. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Lowe's that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Lowe's today and be part of a company that values hard work and dedication. Stay Up to Date Keep informed with the latest in career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work at Lowe's. Our careers blog provides valuable content that can help you navigate your professional journey. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Lowe's. SEARCH LOWE'S JOBS At Lowe's, your career is in your hands. Build it with us and be part of a team that is changing the future of retail.
Learn more about Lowe’s
Size
200,000 employees
Market Cap
$120.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.8 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$89.5 billion
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