Store Optimization – MBA Internship – Summer 2027

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Optimization MBA Intern will work with Lowe’s team to enhance store layouts, operations, and merchandising strategies to support a seamless and productive customer experience. The intern will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to improvements in store formats, merchandise adjacencies, and operational flow. The work will support business decisions affecting customer satisfaction, associate productivity, and store performance across Lowe’s retail locations. The 10-week summer internship program runs from May 24 through July 30, 2027. The position is based at Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina, where the intern will collaborate with colleagues and work on projects connected to retail operations. The internship provides exposure to store layout and merchandise adjacency planning; data-driven store planning and analysis of traffic patterns, conversion metrics, and category performance; store design and optimization tools such as planogramming and CAD software; collaboration with Merchandising, Space Planning, and Operations stakeholders; and presenting findings and recommendations through storytelling and visualization. The intern will also learn techniques for balancing business needs with customer expectations in store environments.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Business, Analytics, Retail Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in retail, project planning, or operational analysis, whether academic or professional.
Familiarity with retail design tools or analytics platforms such as AutoCAD, Tableau, or Power BI.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Passion for optimizing the in-store experience for customers and associates.

Responsibilities

Contribute to improvements in store formats, merchandise adjacencies, and operational flow.
Support analysis of store layouts, traffic patterns, conversion metrics, and category performance.
Coordinate projects and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Merchandising, Space Planning, and Operations.
Help develop and present findings and recommendations using storytelling and visualization.
Support work to improve customer experience, associate productivity, and overall store performance.