Merch Analyst

As a Merch Analyst at Nordstrom, you will play a crucial role in our merchandising buying and planning organization, supporting customer needs through analytical insights. This position is based at our downtown Seattle headquarters, with a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

• Develop an understanding of customer needs, wants, and expectations across different shopping channels.
• Conduct category, supplier, or class-specific analysis for the buying office.
• Manage item setup by completing buying office owned item attributes.
• Execute order writing, RTVs, reorders, and manage inventory, OTB, and pricing strategies.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Oversee drop ship feeds, monitor live dates, shifts, and maintain supplier communication.
• Monitor inventory levels for upcoming features and events, addressing any concerns.

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field.
• 1+ years of retail/fashion merchandising experience.
• 1+ years of data analysis experience with strong business acumen.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Willingness to relocate to Seattle if not currently located there.