Allocator (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Allocator 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 is a hybrid role based in Seattle, Washington, and candidates must be available to work at Nordstrom’s corporate headquarters at least four days per week. The role supports allocation processes for both Full Price and Rack businesses and works with Merchandising, Planning, and Inventory teams to advance business goals. The Allocator analyzes inventory and business performance, recommends actions to cross-functional partners, and contributes to continuous improvement. The stated annual pay range is $80,000 to $132,000, with offers dependent on location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The position may be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
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.
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.
Availability to work at Nordstrom’s Seattle corporate headquarters at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

Support Blue Yonder Allocation processes across 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 to distribute inventory efficiently and accurately across the store fleet.
Identify opportunities to optimize inventory placement and improve location performance.
Serve as a subject matter expert within the Inventory Deployment suite.
Analyze inventory and business performance data and provide clear recommendations and updates to cross-functional partners.
Build 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 engage a variety of audiences.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying ways to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and reduce waste.