Allocator

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom in Seattle, WA is seeking an Allocator to support inventory deployment and allocation across tools such as Blue Yonder Allocation, Looker, Tableau, and RMS. This hybrid role requires in-office work at Nordstrom corporate headquarters a minimum of 4 days per week.

You will analyze inventory and performance data, develop allocation strategies for full-price and rack businesses, and partner with Merchandising, Planning, and Inventory teams to optimize store distribution and customer

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Commitment to teamwork through collaboration, partnership, and proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Blue Yonder Allocation processes across both Full Price and Rack businesses.
• Execute purchase orders and reallocations in Blue Yonder Allocation to support merchant strategies and business objectives.
• Develop and execute allocation strategies that ensure efficient and accurate distribution of inventory across the store fleet
• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory placement and improve location performance
• Act as Subject Matter Expert within the Inventory Deployment suite.
• Analyze inventory and business performance data, providing clear recommendations and updates to cross-functional partners.
• Build strong partnerships across Merchandising, Planning, and Inventory teams to support business goals.
• Develop an understanding of customer needs and shopping behaviors to inform allocation decisions.

Skills

Strong analytical

Prioritize workload

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Ownership and accountability

Team collaboration

Tools

Blue Yonder Allocation

Job description

Job Description The ideal Allocator is analytical, motivated, and results-oriented. This role supports inventory deployment and allocation activities across a variety of tools and systems, including Item Intent, Looker, Tableau, Assortment Builder, Blue Yonder Allocation, and RMS.

Job Description The ideal Allocator is analytical, motivated, and results-oriented. This role supports inventory deployment and allocation activities across a variety of tools and systems, including Item Intent, Looker, Tableau, Assortment Builder, Blue Yonder Allocation, and RMS. This role is offered as hybrid in Seattle, WA. Candidates must be available to work in office at the Nordstrom corporate headquarters a minimum of 4 days/week to be considered for this position.

A day in the life…

• Support Blue Yonder Allocation processes across both Full Price and Rack businesses.
• Execute purchase orders and reallocations in Blue Yonder Allocation to support merchant strategies and business objectives.
• Develop and execute allocation strategies that ensure efficient and accurate distribution of inventory across the store fleet
• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory placement and improve location performance
• Act as Subject Matter Expert within the Inventory Deployment suite.
• Analyze inventory and business performance data, providing clear recommendations and updates to cross-functional partners.
• Build strong partnerships across Merchandising, Planning, and Inventory teams to support business goals.
• Develop an understanding of customer needs and shopping behaviors to inform allocation decisions.
• Adapt communication style and level of detail to effectively engage a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and reduce waste.

You own this if you have…

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Commitment to teamwork through collaboration, partnership, and proactive communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Pay Range Details

$80,000.00 - $132,000.00 Annual

We’ve got you covered…

Benefits

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf

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