Merchandising Operations – Undergrad Internship – Summer 2027

Lowe's Home Centers • Mooresville, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Lowe’s offers the resources and opportunities to help you learn, develop, and make an impact. Our 10-week Summer Internship Program 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze information, identify opportunities, coordinate projects, and support operational improvements.
• Support key initiatives focused on merchandising execution, process improvement, operational efficiency, reporting, and business performance.
• Work directly with industry professionals and business leaders while gaining practical experience through hands-on projects.
• Collaborate with business partners, build professional relationships, and gain exposure to teams supporting Lowe’s stores and customers.
• Learn from merchandising professionals, participate in professional development experiences, and network across the organization.
• Contribute to meaningful business initiatives.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern