Sr. Analyst- Merch Ops Field Execution
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
Plans capacity, prioritizes work, and develops operational SOPs to drive cross-functional awareness and alignment of labor efforts throughout the merchandising organization.
Serves 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.
Facilitates alignment with key stakeholders to maintain a thorough understanding of the work, partners, and support needed across the merchandising organization.
Builds and utilizes 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.
Directs the work of junior team members on specific projects, provides feedback on tasks, and helps facilitate communication.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree In Business, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, Communications or related field; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree In Business, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, Communications or related field; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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.
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Benefits
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.
Pay
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
Schedule
Hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.