Associate Assortment Planner - Dresses - Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$93,500–$155,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Adobe Acrobat, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Content Management, Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits, Exceeded Sales Goal, Fashion Trends, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Life Insurance, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Profit & Loss, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Return on Investment (ROI), Sales, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Web Browsers, Writing Skills, eCommerce

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Description The associate assortment planner contributes to planning and managing the content and balance of the department's inventory through a detailed understanding of product and customer needs. The associate assortment planner partners with the associate buyer to achieve financial objectives. Specifically, the associate assortment planner and the associate buyer are jointly accountable to meet and exceed departmental sales volume, merch margin and merchandise margin-return-on-investment (MMROI) targets. A day in the life... + Partner with associate buyer to execute a seasonal merchandise strategy based on customer, fashion trend and input from Assortment Planner, Category Planner, Financial Planner and Director of Planning that drives growth for stores and online + Execute a buy plan that supports the merchandise strategy by category and channel splits, optimizes the product investment by channel and aligns with financial plans + Lead the analysis and use of information to improve the buy and incorporate customer choice recommendations from Category Planner + Communicate with suppliers on performance, expected results, and adjustments due to business. Lead negotiations on profitability expectations + Direct inventory management in season, such as ensuring effective decision making around analysis, markdowns, replenishment, and reorders You own this if you have... + Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field preferred + 1+ years of experience as an Assistant Assortment Planner and one or more of the following: Assistant Buyer, Assistant Replenishment Buyer, E-commerce Merchandiser, or Site Merchandiser + Experience supporting a high-sales volume category (high SKU count, heavy seasonality, high revenue ($20M+)) preferred + Experience in a relevant merchandise category preferred + Demonstrated understanding of retail and the service environment of Nordstrom required + Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills + Proficiency in MS Office suite required + Strong interpersonal skills required 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 A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ's (https://careers.nordstrom.com/#/contact-us/faq) for relevant information and guidelines. © 2022 Nordstrom, Inc Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. 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. $93,500.00 - $155,000.00 Annual 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 About Us We're a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we're building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. Whether you're a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity. CUSTOMER OBSESSEDWe strive to know our customers better than anyone else. We listen, anticipate, build trust and move with speed to deliver on their needs. OWNERS AT HEARTWe treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence. CURIOUS AND EVER CHANGINGWe approach problems with curiosity and create solutions. We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation. HERE TO WINWe're committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow. We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day. WE EXTEND OURSELVESWe treat each other with respect and kindness. We do the small things that make a big difference. We create a welcoming environment, helping people feel connected, valued and part of one community. Come on! Join us!

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