Corporate Merchandising Analyst Internship

Your Impact

As a Corporate Merchandising Analyst Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the teams that determine what products appear on our shelves and when. You’ll work alongside merchandising leaders, learning how we analyze customer data, forecast trends, manage inventory strategies, and partner with suppliers – all while influencing real-time decisions for one of the largest retailers in the country. You’ll gain insight into how we make strategic business decisions that drive millions in sales and support our stores across 1700+ communities.

Summer Internship Program

Whether you're starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe's offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.

Our 10-week summer internship program (May 26th – July 31st) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You'll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.

To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:

• Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.

• Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.

• Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.

• Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.

• Push boundaries to discover what's possible.

Do Your Best Work in Mooresville

This internship 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.

What You Will Learn

• Analyze sales performance, consumer behavior, and market trends to support assortment planning.

• Collaborate with merchants and suppliers to drive pricing, promotion, and inventory strategies.

• Use tools like Excel, Power BI, and internal dashboards to manage and visualize data.

• Assist with SKU rationalization, vendor performance reviews, and seasonal planning.

• Develop and present recommendations that improve category performance and customer experience.

• Gain exposure to Lowe’s merchandising tools, systems, and decision-making frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.

• Expected graduation dates of December 2026, May 2027, December 2027, or May 2028.

• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

• Proficient in MS Office Programs (specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or Tableau is a plus.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

• Previous internship or leadership experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid Internship

• Eligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit

• 10% Associate Discount

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.

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.