IND-Senior Analyst BA - Bengaluru | Lowes Companies, Inc Job

Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience. 

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s 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 India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India

About the Team

The Inventory Replenishment & Planning team ensures the right product, in the right quantity, in the right location, at the right time. It all starts with accurate sales forecasting. The Demand Planning team provides this forecast by analyzing trends and market intelligence, which guides inventory ordering and replenishment. The Inventory Replenishment team places orders based on the demand forecast adjusted for factors like safety stock, lead time, and current inventory. The Inventory Analytics team provides crucial data and insights to enhance inventory management, reduce costs, and boost profitability. They develop reports and dashboards that drive strategic decisions and foster innovation.

I. Job Summary:

The Senior Analyst, Inventory Analytics, develops and maintains Business Critical reports, dashboards, and data assets that support the Replenishment and Demand Planning teams. The role partners with stakeholders to fulfill solve, deliver wider analytical need and provide actionable business insights. The Senior Analyst also take part in department level initiatives, investigates data and reporting issues, performs root-cause analysis, and ensures accurate, timely delivery while continuously improving and automating reporting solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

· Develop analytical solutions using statistical and quantitative techniques to solve complex business problems and provide actionable recommendations.

· Develop, maintain, and enhance complex business-critical reports, dashboards, and data solutions to enable informed decision-making.

· Leverage AI tools to develop POCs for business use cases involving complex data manipulation, advanced analytics, and predictive modeling.

· Manage multiple analytical requests and independently drive projects from problem definition through successful completion.

· Identify and lead automation opportunities to streamline reporting, analytics, and business processes.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams on department-level initiatives by providing the right data, analytical insights, and scalable solutions.

III. Years of Experience:

· 4+ years of work experience in providing analytical solutions to the business · At least 2+ years of experience in retail analytics

IV. Education Qualification & Certifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Engineering / Statistics MBA or master’s degree in Supply Chain would be a plus

V. Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (Must have)

· Proven ability of generating insights from raw data and visualizing it in Excel or Power BI

· Ability to drill down into large data sets running into millions of rows and perform root cause analysis

· Proficient in using complex SQL queries to extract, transform and load data (ETL)

· Proficient in Python (NumPy & Pandas). · Proficient in GCP or other cloud environments.

· Proficient in Leveraging AI to drive Meaningful Insights. · Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

· Ability to communicate & prioritize effectively in demanding situations

· Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents for presentation to management

· Strong Understanding of Supply Chain and Replenishment Concepts.

· Proven ability to apply core statistical concepts to generate actionable insights and solve business problems.

Secondary Skills (Preferred)

· Exposure to working with Classical Statistical/ ML Models.

· Exposure to developing AI powered tools using foundational models to solve for business problems.

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.