Innovate in Bengaluru
This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's 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, visitLowes.com
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, visitLowes India
About the Team
The Merch Ops Analytics team supports theAssortment Planningfunction at Lowe’sto assist initem level planning acrossallLowe’s stores.The team providesleverages advancedanalytics to gather insights and share recommendations to the business inoptimizingassortmentsvia 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
The primary purpose of the Senior Analyst– Merchandising Reportingrole is to lead and deliver high-impact, data-driven analytical solutions that improve store space productivity, optimize store layouts and adjacencies, and support strategic merchandising initiatives across Lowe’s stores.
This role is responsible for independently structuring analytical problems, developing scalable approaches, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights, and influencing business decisions through clear recommendations. The Senior Analyst partners closely with cross-functional teams across Store Planning, Visual Merchandising, Assortment Planning, Project Management, and business leadership to evaluate opportunities, quantify impact, and support execution-ready recommendations.
This position requires strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and the ability to balance strategic intent with practical execution constraints. The individual must be comfortable working in a matrixed organization, managing ambiguity, and driving workstreams with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
Roles &Responsibilities:
CoreResponsibilities:
Lead analytical workstreams supporting store optimization , space productivity , new store planning , and strategic enterprise initiatives
Translate business questions into structured analytical approaches, hypotheses, and decision frameworks
Build and validate analyses related to store performance , space allocation , adjacency optimization , category flow , capacity , and productivity impacts
Develop data-driven recommendations that improve store layout effectiveness, customer flow, operational efficiency, and business performance
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align on scope, assumptions, risks, dependencies, and success metrics
Create business cases, impact assessments, and executive-ready summaries to support prioritization and leadership decisions
Support pre/post analysis for strategic initiatives and identify insights that can inform future optimization efforts
Leverage multiple data sources to create a holistic view of performance drivers, store traits, and opportunity areas
Improve repeatability and scalability of analysis by standardizing templates, methodologies, and reporting approaches
Contribute to capability building in areas such as space analytics , productivity reporting , capacity tracking , and decision support tools
Present findings and recommendations to managers, directors, and cross-functional business partners with clarity and confidence
Coach junior analysts as needed by sharing best practices in problem solving, analytical rigor, and stakeholder communication
End to end project execution and building reports/dashboards from scratch
Years of Experience
4 to 6 years of Experience
3 + years of Experience in Reporting, DataVizualizationand Analytics, RPA
2 + years of Retail Experience
Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)
RequiredMinimumQualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics or any other Quantitative discipline
Skill Set Required
Primary Skills (must have)
Wrangling data using complex SQLs and data extraction processes using data tools like SQL Assistant,DBeaveretcacross databases inGCP, Hadoop
Proficiency in doing data transformations & creating reports using MS Excel
Working with large data sets & generating actionable insights
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally and with global partners
Experience withotherMicrosoft Office tools (e.g., Word, PowerPoint)
Secondary Skills (desired)
1-2yearexperience in Retail category analytics working directly with merchants
Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g.,PowerBI, MicroStrategy, Tableau etc.)
Experience working withBigdata & data transformation tools such as Python, SAS, Retc
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.
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 20 million customers a week in the United States. Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
