Buyer Fragrance

As a Buyer Fragrance at Nordstrom in Seattle, WA, you will lead the content strategy and product selection to support the division's merchandise strategies. You will collaborate with the assortment planner to achieve financial objectives and exceed departmental sales volume and company targets.

• Develop product plans to support seasonal department merchandise strategies based on customer expectations and fashion trends.
• Gain expertise in multi-channel presentation, customer behavior, and competition for both FLS and Online channels.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, vendor-funded markdowns, return-to-vendor agreements, and drop-ship programs.
• Manage inventory in season, ensuring effective analysis and decision-making regarding markdowns, claims, and re-orders.
• Collaborate with assortment and financial planners on business reviews and plan revisions to achieve financial goals.
• Mentor and motivate assistant and associate buyers to enhance performance and business management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience as a multichannel/omni-channel retail Buyer or equivalent.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in maintaining vendor relationships.
• Understanding of Nordstrom’s retail and service environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Experience managing a high-sales volume category preferred.