Merchandising Operations Intern

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

As a Merchandising Operations Intern at Lowe’s, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the strategies, processes, and initiatives that help bring merchandising plans to life across Lowe’s stores and channels. You’ll work alongside business partners to analyze information, identify opportunities, coordinate projects, and support operational improvements that enhance the experience for both customers and associates.

Throughout the internship, you’ll gain exposure to how merchandising strategies move from planning to execution and how cross-functional teams collaborate to deliver products and solutions to Lowe’s customers. Your work may support key initiatives focused on merchandising execution, process improvement, operational efficiency, reporting, and business performance.

This role is ideal for students who enjoy combining business strategy, analytics, problem-solving, and collaboration to solve real-world retail challenges.

Summer Internship Program

Whether you’re starting your professional journey or exploring a new field, Lowe’s offers the resources and opportunities to help you learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program, May 24 – July 30, 2027, immerses you in real-world retail operations. You’ll work directly with industry professionals and business leaders while gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that contribute to Lowe’s business.

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

• Drive innovation through fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
• Bring curiosity and energy while remaining open to new ideas.
• Approach challenges with critical thinking and embrace new opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships through collaboration and teamwork.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes and create better experiences for customers and associates.

Do Your Best Work in Mooresville

This internship is based at Lowe’s Store Support Center – Mooresville (SSC-M) in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate campus provides an environment where interns can collaborate with business partners, build professional relationships, and gain exposure to the teams supporting Lowe’s stores and customers.

Throughout the summer, you’ll have opportunities to learn from merchandising professionals, participate in professional development experiences, network across the organization, and contribute to meaningful business initiatives.

What You Will Learn

• How merchandising strategies are developed, operationalized, and executed across Lowe’s business.
• How Merchandising Operations partners with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
• How data and reporting are used to identify trends, measure performance, and support merchandising decisions.
• How operational processes influence product availability, execution, customer experience, and overall business performance.
• How to identify process improvement opportunities and develop recommendations based on business needs.
• How large-scale retail initiatives are coordinated from planning through execution.
• How to organize and analyze business information using tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• How to translate analysis and project findings into clear recommendations and compelling presentations for business partners and leadership.
• How to manage projects, priorities, timelines, and stakeholder communication within a fast-paced retail organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Ability to work at Lowe’s Store Support Center in Mooresville, NC for the duration of the internship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous retail, merchandising, business, project management, or analytical experience through employment, internships, coursework, or student organizations.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• Curiosity about retail, merchandising trends, customer behavior, and business operations.
• Demonstrated initiative through internships, employment, leadership roles, campus organizations, volunteer activities, or other relevant experiences.

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• Eligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit
• 10% Associate Discount
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Exposure to Lowe’s merchandising and cross-functional business teams

For information about Lowe’s benefit programs and eligibility, please visit the Lowe’s Careers benefits page.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is a leading home improvement company serving millions of customers across the United States. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Lowe’s provides products, services, and solutions that help customers improve the places they call home.

Through its stores, digital channels, supply chain network, and corporate teams, Lowe’s associates work together to serve customers while supporting the communities where they live and work.

EEO Statement

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.

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.