WFM Senior Data Analyst

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

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.

Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to design, implement, and enhance systems and processes that support the goal of optimizing labor allocation within Lowe's stores across the US. This role supports projects at all levels of the organization and a successful candidate should be comfortable working cross-functionally with a wide variety of teams across the organization. This role requires a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to build, modify, and maintain complex data manipulation models, scripts, and processes.

What You Will Do

Leads automation and analytical projects, collaborating across functional areas, including, but not limited to, Store Operations and Technology teams. Projects may include data management, extraction, technology strategy, data solutions creation, data sourcing, architecture, standards development and governance, privacy, and process development.

Conducts deep statistical analysis, including predictive and prescriptive modeling in order to optimize labor allocation

Creates intricate models used in payroll planning, long range planning, and wage growth projections, providing insight into the best utilization of business resources

Develops and implements data collection systems and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality

Delivers in-depth analysis of labor allocation, including the use of complex statistical models, engineered labor standards, and field operations input to develop recommendations for executive leadership

Synthesizes information from a variety of sources to derive insights and provide subject-matter expertise

Completes inputs for forecasts used to predict the labor capacity and financial resources necessary for payroll allocation and store organizational design at Lowe’s

Identifies and presents actionable insights to resolve workforce planning and management challenges

Proactively benchmarks budget, analysis, and scope of projects to ensure they fall within the available resources and timelines, while providing the input necessary for the success of the business

Maintains expert-level knowledge on industry trends, emerging technologies, and new methodologies and applies it to projects as well as using it to guide team members.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable

Bachelor’s degree Operations Engineering, Data Science, Business Analysis, or a related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable

3 years Experience related to workforce planning, data science, or data modeling.

2 years Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

2 years Experience in an analytical role

2 years Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools (MicroStrategy, TM1, Hyperion/Essbase, Business Objects, Cognos, Teradata, etc.)

2 years Experience using SQL to query and combine data from multiple sources

2 years Experience using business analysis and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.) to perform analysis

1 years Experience using Python, R, Java, or comparable Object-Oriented programming language

Preferred Skills/Education

Master’s degree Operations Engineering, Data Science, Business Analysis, or a related field

1 years Experience working on Agile project management teams

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 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. 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.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.