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The Demand Forecaster plays a critical role within Replenishment; responsible for creating gross demand sales plans and managing the productivity of replenishment assortments to align with customer and product strategies. This role partners closely with Replenishment Associates and Buying and Planning teams to ensure accurate forecasts, inventory efficiency and in-stock performance.
A Day in the Life…
Collaborate with Replenishment Associates and Merchant partners to create demand forecasts that align with customer demand, merchandise strategy, and financial goals.
Drive pre-season planning by providing data-driven recommendations, scenario planning, and actionable strategies.
Proactively identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and insights related to item performance and inventory health.
Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and process improvement through analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Participate in key business meetings (e.g., strategy reviews, style outs) to represent the forecasting perspective.
Maintain accurate item attributes and default settings to support forecast integrity.
You Own This If You Have…
2 + years of experience in retail merchandise planning, inventory management, or related field.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a focus on outcomes and solutions. Statistics proficiency preferred.
Experience managing high-SKU, high-revenue, and/or seasonal categories.
Demonstrated ability to influence across teams using data and insights.
A customer-first mindset and a strong understanding of the retail environment.
Ability to proactively and effectively communicate with cross-functional and external partners.
A growth mindset, embracing change and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Planning, and Forecasting tools; adaptability to new tools and processes.
Pay Range Details
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Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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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_17-19.pdf
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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related field
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills focused on outcomes and solutions
- Experience managing high-SKU, high-revenue, or seasonal categories
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams using data and insights
- Understanding of the retail environment and a customer-first mindset
- Ability to communicate proactively and effectively with cross-functional and external partners
- Growth mindset and willingness to embrace change and continuous improvement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, planning tools, and forecasting tools
- Statistics proficiency
Nordstrom Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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