Corporate Merchandising Analyst - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Your Impact The role partners with the Merchants to ensure execution of omni product decisions and acts as an analytical and strategic resource in delivering against the product category strategy. This role will actively review categories, provide analytical support, and provide recommendations and ideas for sales and margin growth. It serves as the liaison with cross‑functional support teams. As it relates to Merchandising, the primary point of contact for the supplier, store, and all internal support communities, this role provides input based on knowledge of category. The position also assists with the onboarding of new suppliers/vendors, item set‑up, and ensuring the accuracy of cost and stocking information. What You Will Do Drive the planning, preparations and execution of key business activities in partnership with the Merchant/Online Merchant, including developing and organizing product insights, performance metrics and presentations (Vendor Forum, Shark Tank, RVP Walks, Product Line Reviews). Proactively review and analyze store and online category performance and provide recommendations to improve product profitability and optimization. Create and provide reporting based on data, metrics and analysis to assist the merchant in gaining insights on product or category performance both in‑store and online. Support the Merchant in Product Line Reviews by compiling financial targets and partnering with internal teams to execute the line review. Provide reporting and recommendations on inventory by analyzing and identifying opportunities to improve the inventory health of the business. Support the Merchant in preparing for vendor negotiations and partner in ongoing support of the negotiation process. Develop and maintain a strong partnership and act as a point of contact for merchants, vendors, stores, online business and all internal support communities. Collaborate with internal teams on new item set‑up and maintenance, assist with new vendor setup and maintenance. Maintain integrity and accuracy of product data within Lowe’s designated software systems to ensure all product costs, vendor agreements and stocking information are accurate. Conduct content reviews to ensure new assortments, planograms, item descriptions and product specifications are correct for both in‑store and online; partner with appropriate support teams to ensure protocols and standards are followed. Partner with cross‑functional teams in resolving vendor or product concerns communicated by stakeholders (e.g., online purchase orders, executive customer support issues or in‑store product concerns). Ensure promotional activity for category is accurate and aligns to agreed‑upon strategy and timelines. Maintain a working knowledge of all Lowe’s policies and procedures as well as industry standards and compliance needs for assigned product areas. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail or merchandising. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint). Preferred Skills/Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Benefits Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit our benefits portal. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairygodboss