The ideal Allocator is analytical, motivated, and results-oriented. This role 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 role is offered as hybrid in Seattle, WA. Candidates must be available to work in office at the Nordstrom corporate headquarters a minimum of 4 days/week to be considered for this position.
A day in the life…
- Support Blue Yonder Allocation processes across both Full Price and Rack businesses.
- Execute purchase orders and reallocations in Blue Yonder Allocation to support merchant strategies and business objectives.
- Develop and execute allocation strategies that ensure efficient and accurate distribution of inventory across the store fleet
- Identify opportunities to optimize inventory placement and improve location performance
- Act as Subject Matter Expert within the Inventory Deployment suite.
- Analyze inventory and business performance data, providing clear recommendations and updates to cross-functional partners.
- Build strong 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 effectively engage a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate flexibility and agility in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and reduce waste.
You own this if you have…
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Proven 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.
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf
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Skills Required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with 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
- 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 in the Nordstrom Seattle corporate office at least four days per week
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordstrom and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordstrom.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside virtual care and mental health support. Additional protections like disability coverage, life/AD&D, and accounts such as HSA/FSA further strengthen the overall health-and-protection offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a defined employer match structure and access to additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan. Commuter accounts, transit subsidies, and adoption assistance add to the overall financial support beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental and bonding leave, and a sabbatical program after tenure. PTO sharing and donation options expand flexibility in how time off can be used and supported across colleagues.
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