Demand Forecaster - HYBRID

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a Demand Forecaster to drive gross demand and replenish inventories in support of customer and product strategies. You will partner with Replenishment, Buying and Planning to ensure forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency and strong in-stock performance.

In this role you will collaborate across teams, provide data-driven recommendations, perform scenario planning, and contribute to continuous forecast improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning, inventory management, or related field.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a focus on outcomes and solutions.
• Experience managing high-SKU, high-revenue, and/or seasonal categories.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across teams using data and insights.
• Customer-first mindset and strong understanding of the retail environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, planning and forecasting tools; adaptability to new tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Replenishment Associates and Merchant partners to create demand forecasts that align with customer demand, merchandise strategy, and financial goals.
• Drive pre-season planning by providing data-driven recommendations, scenario planning, and actionable strategies.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and insights related to item performance and inventory health.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and process improvement through analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in key business meetings to represent the forecasting perspective.
• Maintain accurate item attributes and default settings to support forecast integrity.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Decision making

Stakeholder influence

Growth mindset

Customer focus

Forecast accuracy

Tools

Excel

Forecasting tools

Planning tools

Job description

Job Description

The Demand Forecaster plays a critical role within Replenishment; responsible for creating gross demand sales plans and managing the productivity of replenishment assortments to align with customer and product strategies. This role partners closely with Replenishment Associates and Buying and Planning teams to ensure accurate forecasts, inventory efficiency and in-stock performance.

A Day in the Life…

• Collaborate with Replenishment Associates and Merchant partners to create demand forecasts that align with customer demand, merchandise strategy, and financial goals.


• Drive pre-season planning by providing data-driven recommendations, scenario planning, and actionable strategies.


• Proactively identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and insights related to item performance and inventory health.


• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and process improvement through analysis and cross-functional collaboration.


• Participate in key business meetings (e.g., strategy reviews, style outs) to represent the forecasting perspective.


• Maintain accurate item attributes and default settings to support forecast integrity.

You Own This If You Have…

• 2 + years of experience in retail merchandise planning, inventory management, or related field.


• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a focus on outcomes and solutions. Statistics proficiency preferred.


• Experience managing high-SKU, high-revenue, and/or seasonal categories.


• Demonstrated ability to influence across teams using data and insights.


• A customer-first mindset and a strong understanding of the retail environment.


• Ability to proactively and effectively communicate with cross-functional and external partners.


• A growth mindset, embracing change and continuous improvement.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Planning, and Forecasting tools; adaptability to new tools and processes.

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.

$93,500.00 - $155,000.00 Annual

Benefits

• 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_17-19.pdf

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