Senior Data Analyst - Inventory & Merchandising Insights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst 3 on the Merchandising Insights & Strategic Operations team to advance inventory analytics. You’ll own data models, build Looker dashboards, and partner with stakeholders to drive actionable insights.

The role emphasizes Python and Airflow pipelines, BigQuery expertise, and the use of Claude AI tools to speed analysis and automate workflows. On-site Seattle-based position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of data analytics experience; ability to deliver business-critical analytics independently.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development and productivity tools (Claude Code, Claude Desktop).
• Advanced SQL skills with BigQuery experience and data warehousing knowledge.
• Experience building data pipelines and lightweight automation in Python, with Airflow.
• Proficiency with Looker or similar visualization tools and dashboarding best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and evolve Looker dashboards and self-service tools for Merch Ops, Inbound Flow, RP, and Supplier Compliance.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand analytics needs and translate questions into reliable answers.
• Own data models and BigQuery queries behind inventory reporting with emphasis on accuracy, scalability, and reuse.
• Build and maintain Python and Airflow pipelines to keep data fresh, validated, and monitored.
• Support migration from legacy reporting to Looker, BigQuery, and newer platform tools.
• Use Claude Code and Claude Desktop to speed up analysis and automate workflows.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis of inventory, inbound, replenishment, and supplier trends; present findings to leadership.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Insights, and Technology teams on data dependencies and platform changes.
• Share learnings and help set analytics standards across the team.

Skills

SQL

BigQuery

Python

Airflow

Looker

Claude AI

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics/CS/Statistics

Tools

Airflow

Looker

Claude Code

Claude Desktop

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst 3 on the Merchandising Insights & Strategic Operations team to advance inventory analytics. You’ll own data models, build Looker dashboards, and partner with stakeholders to drive actionable insights.

The role emphasizes Python and Airflow pipelines, BigQuery expertise, and the use of Claude AI tools to speed analysis and automate workflows. On-site Seattle-based position with competitive pay.