Senior Data Analyst – Inventory Insights & AI Tools

Nordstrom, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst 3 on the Merchandising Insights & Strategic Operations team in Seattle. You will own analytics for inventory, build Looker dashboards, and drive data-driven decisions across Merch Ops and Supplier Compliance.

You will leverage BigQuery, Python, Airflow, and AI-assisted tools to accelerate analysis, ensure accuracy, and deliver scalable insights that impact inventory and replenishment decisions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of data analytics experience delivering business-critical analytics independently.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development and productivity tools (Claude Code, Claude Desktop).
• Advanced SQL skills with hands-on BigQuery experience; strong understanding of data warehousing and dimensional modeling.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Looker dashboards and self-service tools for Merch Ops, Inbound Flow, RP, and Supplier Compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate analytics needs into reliable answers.
• Own data models and queries behind inventory reporting with focus on accuracy and scalability.
• Build Python and Airflow pipelines to keep data fresh, validated, and monitored.
• Support migration from legacy reporting to Looker/BigQuery and newer platforms.
• Use Claude tools to speed up analysis and automate workflows.
• Explain inventory trends to partners and leadership with clear findings.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Insights teams on data dependencies.

Skills

Advanced SQL

BigQuery

Python

Airflow

Looker

Data modeling

AI productivity tools

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Statistics, Analytics, CS or related field

Tools

Claude Code

Claude Desktop

BigQuery

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst 3 on the Merchandising Insights & Strategic Operations team in Seattle. You will own analytics for inventory, build Looker dashboards, and drive data-driven decisions across Merch Ops and Supplier Compliance.

You will leverage BigQuery, Python, Airflow, and AI-assisted tools to accelerate analysis, ensure accuracy, and deliver scalable insights that impact inventory and replenishment decisions.