Supply Chain, Lead Analyst

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This position 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.

The Supply Chain, Lead Analyst supports the delivery of the objectives of Supply Chain in providing operational consistency and initiative success to the overall Supply Chain organization. This role provides analytical support to initiative and operational leadership within the Supply Chain team while also assuming responsibility for the delivery of tactical initiatives. This role operates with a high level of cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain as well as with other enterprise functions (Store Operations, Merchandising, Tech, Finance, and others) and external partners.

What You Will Do

• Performs detailed analysis (quantitative and qualitative) to support the development of Supply Chain capabilities.
• Analyzes Supply Chain data and provides actionable performance recommendations to leadership.
• Facilitates identification of operational issues to analyze and reveal trends; supports timely resolution of issues impacting operational execution.
• Develops reporting and tracking mechanisms/tools to track performance of Supply Chain initiatives against Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), including summarized performance views as needed.
• Supports development and tracking of project plans to ensure timely delivery of desired outputs.
• Identifies risks to strategic Supply Chain initiatives and supports the development of risk mitigation plans.
• Manages cross-functional relationships enabling successful implementation of Supply Chain initiatives.
• Develops and/or oversees execution of change management plans to drive initiative adoption, including facilitating onsite or virtual training sessions when needed.
• Collects post-project or post-event feedback to support continuous improvement solutions.
• Performs ad hoc competitive and market analysis.
• Serves as project manager when needed; communicates frequently to Project Sponsors/Business leads and stakeholders on status, issues, risks, lessons learned, and accomplishments.
• Supports the Supply Chain portfolio intake process as needed.
• Analyzes operational problems and implements analytics solutions enabling business improvements through modeling, analytical reviews, data mining, and other analytical methods.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and liaison for cross-functional efforts; assists with design and development of value-added operational reporting and analysis across Supply Chain.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 7+ years of overall experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, analytics, or project coordination roles, preferably in a retail, e-commerce, or distribution setting.
• 7+ years strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.
• 7+ years ability to manage work across multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• 3-5 years proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• 3-5 years strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• 3-5 years strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• 3-5 years high level of initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Skills/Education

• Familiarity with retail or e-commerce supply chain environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. 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.