The Lead Replenishment Associate plays a key role in developing talent and enabling the success of the Replenishment organization. They are a strategic and operational leader within the Replenishment team, responsible for driving process excellence and team development. This role influences Replenishment-wide tools and practices to align with business needs and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement. Leads serve as subject matter experts, supporting system execution and acting as a resource for team members. They onboard, train, and mentor new RPAs, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as Leads represent the team across divisions and engage in strategic initiatives. They help maintain team alignment with KPIs and ensure consistent results through adaptability and critical thinking.
A day in the life…
Act as a subject matter expert in the Replenishment systems and tools.
Train, coach, and mentor new Replenishment Associates and Demand Forecasters.
Lead team-wide training sessions with timely and relevant content.
Share insights and learnings across the RP organization to drive continuous improvement and shared learning.
Proactively identify gaps and opportunities within the team and advocate for strategic solutions; influence and improve RP-wide tools and processes to align with business needs.
Partner with Sr. Managers and Program Managers on strategic initiatives, adapting to shifting priorities and aligning efforts through open, constructive dialogue with leadership.
Support team alignment with KPI targets and organizational goals.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment through feedback, relationship-building, and regular touchpoints.
You own this if you have…
1+ year of Oracle RPAS experience
5+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning or inventory management.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience in continuous improvement and training (1+ year preferred).
Ability to quickly adapt to new areas of the business.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Strong analytical skills – both quantitative and qualitative.
Communicate complex information clearly and effectively, tailoring style to different audiences.
Strong presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
Ability to prioritize requests and business needs.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Ability to ask insightful questions and influence others to achieve positive outcomes.
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
- 1+ year of Oracle RPAS experience
- 5+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning or inventory management
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in continuous improvement and training (1+ year preferred)
- Ability to quickly adapt to new areas of the business
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment
- Strong analytical skills - both quantitative and qualitative
- Communicate complex information clearly and effectively, tailoring style to different audiences
- Strong presentation skills across all levels of the organization
- Ability to prioritize requests and business needs
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Ability to ask insightful questions and influence others to achieve positive outcomes
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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