About the role#
As a Store Operations Support intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the strategies and processes that help Lowe’s stores operate effectively. You will work alongside Store Operations professionals and cross-functional partners to understand how corporate strategies translate into actionable plans for stores. This role involves project-based work to identify opportunities to simplify execution, improve operational consistency, and support associates to create a better experience for customers.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning, coordination, communication, and execution of store operations initiatives.
- Evaluate current processes to identify opportunities to simplify work and improve execution at the store level.
- Analyze operational data, store feedback, and business trends to develop recommendations.
- Understand how store execution impacts associate productivity, customer experience, and business performance.
- Support project timelines, deliverables, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
- Develop communications, resources, or implementation materials to support store teams.
- Gather feedback from stores and business partners to understand execution challenges.
- Collaborate with partners across Store Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Technology, and Marketing.
- Use data to measure the effectiveness of operational initiatives.
- Present project findings, insights, and recommendations to business partners and leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Retail Management, Analytics, Project Management, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Interest or experience in retail operations, project management, process improvement, or business analytics.
- Previous retail, internship, academic project, leadership, or related professional experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site at the Lowe’s Store Support Center in Mooresville, North Carolina.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a home improvement retailer founded in 1921. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates more than 2,200 hardware and home improvement stores. It serves approximately 20 million customers each week. The organization focuses on home and garden products, DIY projects, and community initiatives related to housing.
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