Allocator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement plan

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Nordstrom in Seattle is seeking an Allocator who is analytical and results-driven to support inventory deployment across Looker, Tableau, Blue Yonder Allocation, and RMS. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at Nordstrom's corporate headquarters at least four days per week.

You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, and Inventory teams to optimize store inventory, perform allocations, and analyze performance data to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence and collaborate.
• Proven ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with inventory allocation or supply chain systems (Blue Yonder, RMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Blue Yonder Allocation processes across Full Price and Rack businesses.
• Execute allocations and reallocations to support merchant strategies and business objectives.
• Develop and execute allocation strategies for efficient inventory distribution across stores.
• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory placement and improve location performance.
• Act as SME within the Inventory Deployment suite.
• Analyze inventory and performance data, providing recommendations to cross-functional partners.
• Build partnerships with Merchandising, Planning, and Inventory teams.
• Inform allocation decisions by understanding customer needs and shopping behaviors.
• Communicate clearly to diverse audiences and adapt detail level as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by simplifying processes and reducing waste.

Skills

Data analysis

Prioritization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Blue Yonder Allocation

Looker

Tableau

RMS

Item Intent

Assortment Builder

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

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 allocations 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.

We’ve got you covered…

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

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com (http://www.nordstrom.com/).

Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s (https://careers.nordstrom.com/#/contact-us/faq) for relevant information and guidelines.

© 2022 Nordstrom, Inc

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$80,000.00 - $132,000.00 Annual

We’ve got you covered…

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

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com (http://www.nordstrom.com/).

Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s (https://careers.nordstrom.com/#/contact-us/faq) for relevant information and guidelines.

© 2026 Nordstrom, Inc