Lowe’s

Sr. Analyst- Merch Ops Field Execution

Lowe’s • $75K — $95K *
Mooresville, NC 28117In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, Communications, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience in merchandising, retail, or related fields.
  • 2 years in communications, project management, or data analytics.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills, including Power BI and Excel.
  • Proven ability to leverage insights for business solutions.
  • Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.
  • Proven track record in optimizing processes to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Plan capacity and prioritize work for operational efficiency.
  • Propose solutions to enhance productivity and streamline processes.
  • Lead execution of merchandising support strategy and maintain best practices.
  • Evaluate processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Foster stakeholder collaboration and gather feedback for effective solutions.
  • Ensure alignment and understanding of operational needs across teams.
  • Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform performance decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Collaborative work environment that values team input.
  • Access to data analytics tools and professional training resources.
Full Job Description
Your Impact
The Merchandising Support Senior Analyst role works in one of the functional areas of Merchandising Support to facilitate the operational strategy and serve as subject matter expert of the merchandising organization. The primary purpose of this role is to lead, assess, support/design and implement the merchandising organization's operational strategy. Responsibilities of the senior analyst include serving as a merchandising subject matter expert, advanced consulting to the business, addressing challenges, executing process and projects, and initiating process improvements that drive merchandising productivity and efficiency within their functional area. Key functional areas within the merchandising support organization include operational support, communications, capacity management, and reporting. Responsibilities may vary based on the area of work.

What You Will Do
  • Capacity & Operations Function:
  • Plans capacity prioritizes work and develops operational SOPs and drives cross functional awareness and alignment of labor efforts throughout the merchandising organization.
  • Offer solutions that drive productivity, efficiency and simplification through understanding of operational activity across the merchandising organization- including operational processes, performance expectations and obstacles, and feedback from key partners.
  • Responsible for the timely and efficient execution of the merchandising support strategy via leading processes and projects, creating and maintaining of best practices, and designing of tools and techniques, with limited guidance from the Merchandising Support Manager.
  • Reviews and evaluates key processes and performance to identify areas of inefficiency or ineffectiveness and develops recommendations, processes and actions to improve. Owns facilitation of sharing best practices across the team to drive efficiency.
  • Owns relationships and collaboration with stakeholders to collect their feedback regarding job tasks, obstacles, opportunities, best practices and ideas, compiling feedback from partners to offer solutions that drive productivity, simplicity and efficiency across the merchandising organization.
  • Facilitate alignment with key stakeholders to maintain a thorough understanding of the work, partners, and support needed across the merchandising organization. Provide support and collaborate cross functionally to effectively deliver projects, best practices, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Build and utilize qualitative data (focus groups, cross functional council sessions, surveys) and quantitative analytics (financial, payroll, performance reporting) to infer insights, inform business partners across multiple areas of merchandising (IRP, Merch Ops, Global, Core, Pricing, etc), drive action and evaluate performance and drive productivity, efficiency and simplification.
  • Establish trust and credibility and promote action and team working during collaborative projects to accomplish organizational goals.
  • May direct the work of junior team members on specific projects, provide feedback on tasks and help facilitate communication.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree In Business, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, Communiations or related field; or equivalent combination of education and related experience. or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
  • 5 Years Experience in merchandising, retail, merchandising support, store operations or related field.
  • 2 Years Experience in either communications, public relations, project management, business operations, labor productivity, engineering, quality, data analytics, statistics, or operations reporting
  • Intermediate Microsoft suite skills: Power BI, Excel, Word, Etc.
  • Experience leveraging business insights to develop and lead business solutions that drive results
  • Experience in management of overlapping, complex and cross-functional events and projects
  • Experience optimizing processes to reduce drive productivity, simplicity efficiency and overall satisfaction


Preferred Skills/Education
  • Corporate experience in a large organization, preferably retail
  • Understanding of merchandising & store operations
  • Advanced Microsoft suite skills: Power BI, Excel, Word, Etc.
  • Experience communicating with intent to influence decisions and drive business results


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
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$5.8 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$89.5 billion
NASDAQ
LOW
* Ladders Estimates

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