Data Analyst 3 - Supplier Operations - HYBRID

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Supplier Operations champions best in class inbound operations, strengthening inventory integrity and driving operational speed to enhance the brand and customer experience. The Data Analyst III will be a member of the Supplier Operations Systems, Data & Analytics/Inbound Integration team, owning the collection and delivery of data and insights for Nordstrom’s Supplier Operations Organization. The Data Analyst III will provide ongoing data support, performance analyses and storytelling, which will lead to value creation by helping to drive vendor accountability, increasing speed to customer, and evolving compliance foundation. A day in the life… Own “the truth” and governance in data and process including the intake, management, automation, and integrity of data utilized by the Supplier Operations organization and its business partners Champion the data needs and priorities of the Supplier Operations team, coordinating with key data/business partners across the Nordstrom organization including Product Management, Nordstrom Technology, Finance, and Supply Chain Lead and support data design requirements and delivery for Supplier Operations programs and initiatives Drive Supplier Operations in the development of modernized reporting and effective analysis, pulling data from various sources to create compelling narratives and storytelling through data Support the analysis and diagnosis of end-to-end supplier performance and provide actionable guidance to improve results Use data governance and quality principles to identify and develop new measures and KPIs that support the continuous improvement and optimization of Nordstrom’s Supplier Operations program Ensure data integrity and quality through rigorous validation and cleansing processes. Mentor junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

Degree in quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, or equivalent combination of experience and education
3+ years of professional SQL experience, performing advanced queries and optimization techniques
3+ years of experience in data analytics working with large data sets
Experience with utilizing data visualization tools to tell compelling data stories (e.g. Tableau, Looker)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey analysis results to non-technical partners
Confident in presenting findings to business stakeholders and leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience with GCP cloud platforms
Supply Chain and vendor experience is a strong plus
Knowledge of data compliance standards

Responsibilities

Own “the truth” and governance in data and process including the intake, management, automation, and integrity of data utilized by the Supplier Operations organization and its business partners
Champion the data needs and priorities of the Supplier Operations team, coordinating with key data/business partners across the Nordstrom organization including Product Management, Nordstrom Technology, Finance, and Supply Chain
Lead and support data design requirements and delivery for Supplier Operations programs and initiatives
Drive Supplier Operations in the development of modernized reporting and effective analysis, pulling data from various sources to create compelling narratives and storytelling through data
Support the analysis and diagnosis of end-to-end supplier performance and provide actionable guidance to improve results
Use data governance and quality principles to identify and develop new measures and KPIs that support the continuous improvement and optimization of Nordstrom’s Supplier Operations program
Ensure data integrity and quality through rigorous validation and cleansing processes.
Mentor junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.