Sr Analyst, Merch Ops Analytics

Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowes offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

About Lowe s

Lowe s is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. 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.

About Lowe s India

Lowe s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India

About the Team

The Merch Ops Analytics team supports the Assortment Planning function at Lowe s to assist in item level planning across all Lowe s stores. The team provides leverages advanced analytics to gather insights and share recommendations to the business in optimizing assortments via SKU Rationalization, Product Line Reviews and other strategic initiatives to ensure that Lowe s stocks the right product in the right store in the right quantity

Job Summary:

The principal purpose of the Sr. Analyst is to be the Analytics partner with the Merchandising organization and deliver the insights and recommendations to drive a deeper understanding of product categories. This information will be utilized by Merchandising teams as they work to create an optimal strategy for their product category, which in turn will influence different merchandising strategies across all our fulfillment channels.

To accomplish this, the Sr. Analyst must have solid knowledge of retail and/or business analytics. This position is responsible for following analytical best practices, accurately reporting and analyzing results and identifying insights for decision making; determine additional research/analytics that may be needed to enhance the solution; and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project continuity and strategic alignment

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Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have): Retail Analytics, Power BI, SQL, Advanced Excel, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Business Insights, Stakeholder Management and Strong Communication & Articulation Skills.

Secondary Skills (desired)

Lowes 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.