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.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_lowes.co.inThe Analyst is an individual contributor to provide data-driven analytics support to the Global Merchandising Optimization team in Merch FDS&A organization.Position Overview: The Analyst will be required to drive analysis within Global Merchandizing. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone passionate about solving strategic business problems and driving cost efficiency across critical areas such as: Global Sourcing, Private Brand Strategies, Tariff Mitigation & Merchandizing finance.Conduct comprehensive performance analysis for Private Brands and share insights with leadershipMeasure & quantify strategic Global Sourcing initiative and present opportunity areas.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline logistics processes.Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to interpret data and generate actionable insights.Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior managementKey responsibilities include:Data Analysis & Insights: The Analyst leverages advanced analytics to analyze data, identify trends, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver actionable insights & recommendation to stakeholdersData Management: Gathering, wrangling, and preparing data, ensuring accuracy to enable meaningful analyses while ensuring adherence to analytical best practicesCollaboration & Leadership: Working with Analysts, Engineers, and Data Scientists to achieve function goals, driving continuous improvementSelf-Leadership: Operating effectively within a matrixed organization, demonstrating initiative, and delivering high-quality outcomes independently.This role requires expertise in retail analytics, advanced statistical techniques, and a proactive approach to developing insights that influence freight cost optimization strategies.Core Responsibilities:Technical Expertise: Hands-on application of advanced technical and analytical skills to deliver actionable insights & recommendations aligned with business strategy requirements.Continuous Learning: Expand knowledge of business solutions, tools, and frameworks; collaborate with peers to broaden skillsets.Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, best-practice analytical solutions.Stakeholder Engagement: Translate business needs into actionable analytical requirements and serve as a trusted partner for business stakeholders.Innovation & Advocacy: Promote future-proof practices and holistic solutions, adopt new tools and techniques, and identify opportunities for enhancing analytical solutionsData & Metrics: Ensure accurate data and metrics are established for reporting and decision-making.Years of Experience:2+ years' experience in analytical role along with proficiency in SQL & Power BIRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor in Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Math or BusinessSkill Set RequiredHands-on experience working with Enterprise level databases (e.g., Hadoop, GCP, DB2)Visual story telling with dashboards in Power Bi, SupersetExcellent communications skills to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise mannerExperience working with multiple stakeholders across locationsLowe'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.
