Allocator (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

2d•$80,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Allocator supports inventory deployment and allocation activities across Nordstrom’s Full Price and Rack businesses using tools and systems including Item Intent, Looker, Tableau, Assortment Builder, Blue Yonder Allocation, and RMS. The role develops and executes allocation strategies to distribute inventory accurately and efficiently across the store fleet, optimizes inventory placement and location performance, and provides analysis and recommendations to cross-functional partners. The Allocator partners with Merchandising, Planning, and Inventory teams, applies customer needs and shopping behaviors to allocation decisions, and contributes to process improvements. This is a hybrid position based in Seattle, Washington. Candidates must be available to work at Nordstrom’s corporate headquarters at least four days per week.

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 ownership, initiative, and accountability.
Commitment to teamwork through collaboration, partnership, and proactive communication.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Availability to work in the 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 for efficient and accurate inventory distribution 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 with 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 different audiences.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying ways to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and reduce waste.