MBA Assortment Planning Internship

Your Impact

As an MBA Assortment Planning Intern at Lowe’s, you’ll play a critical role in helping shape the product assortment strategy for a Fortune 50 retailer. You’ll work directly with our Merchandising and Data Analytics teams to understand customer preferences, optimize category performance, and drive strategic decisions that impact the in-store and online experience across thousands of SKUs. From analyzing consumer behavior to developing localized assortments, you’ll help ensure that the right products are available at the right time, in the right markets — all while learning from experienced retail professionals who are passionate about helping customers love where they live.

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 26 – July 31, 2026) 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

• How to use data analytics to support assortment planning and category management.

• Techniques for evaluating SKU productivity, item rationalization, and product lifecycle.

• How assortment strategies vary across store formats, regions, and customer segments.

• Methods for aligning product offerings with market trends and customer needs.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing.

• How to present insights and recommendations to senior leadership using data storytelling.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Merchandising, Retail Management, Business Analytics, or a related field

• Expected graduation dates of December 2026 or May 2027.

• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

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

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Prior experience in merchandising, supply chain, consulting, or retail operations.

• Passion for retail strategy, analytics, and customer behavior.

• Experience working with large data sets and synthesizing insights for business decisions.

Benefits

• Paid Internship

• Eligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit

• 10% Associate Discount

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) 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.