Job Description
Nordstrom is committed to being the leader in Omnichannel retailing. We have long recognized the importance of having strong capabilities in both Physical and Digital retailing and we continue to innovate on how we can help our customers LOOK THEIR BEST and FEEL GOOD. The Senior Business Analyst, Inbound Planning will be a key member of the Operations Planning team focused on supporting end-to-end Inbound Planning, spanning first-mile transportation, warehouses, middle-mile transportation and stores. This individual will play an integral role in 1) orchestrating integrated, data-driven planning cycles to support our Operations network across near-term and mid-range operational planning horizons; 2) partnering with Merchandising, Inventory Flow and Inventory Placement to drive cross-functional alignment and translate business needs into executable plans; 3) collaborating with Product and Technology to make enhancements to forecasting and planning models; and 4) creating and maintaining telemetry, reporting, and decision-ready dashboards to track key KPIs and surface opportunities in the planning space.
The Senior Business Analyst, Inbound Planning will translate near-term operational signals and mid-term receipt plans into operational plans. Working with teams across the organization, this individual will drive discipline in our operational planning and execution rhythm, continuously innovate and evolve our planning/forecasting capabilities, and provide visibility and accountability to execution against near-term and mid-term consensus plans. This role will require an individual who can partner collaboratively with many teams (Merchandising, Inventory Flow, Inventory Placement, Supply Chain Operations, Data Science and Analytics). This role requires outstanding analytics skills and the ability to clearly identify and communicate risks and identify areas of opportunity.
A day in the life...
Drive monthly integrated planning rhythm for first-mile, warehouses, middle-mile and stores, ensuring plan updates are reflected in Anaplan and downstream tools.
Own end-to-end Anaplan plan cycle updates with strong attention to detail and version control.
Create and maintain reporting and telemetry to support weekly and monthly routines; translate data into actionable insights and decision-ready summaries.
Perform ad hoc data pulls and analysis for inbound questions, partnering with analytics and data science to validate assumptions and improve models.
Support weekly accuracy bridging and monthly plan change share-outs, preparing clear narratives and visualizations for stakeholders.
Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with Merchandising, Inventory Flow, Inventory Placement, and Operations.
You own this if you have...
5+ years of Business/Financial analysis experience with supply-chain or operations exposure.
BA/BS in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas); proficiency with SQL, Tableau, and Looker for reporting and exploration; Anaplan experience is a plus.
Experience extracting, cleaning, and modeling large datasets and translating results into clear visualizations and recommendations.
Familiarity with forecasting concepts, accuracy measurement, and bridging techniques, and experience operationalizing model outputs into planning tools.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to present complex analyses to business partners and influence cross-functional decisions.
Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize in ambiguous environments, and a continuous improvement mindset.
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.
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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.
$80,000.00 - $132,000.00 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\16.pdf
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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.
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