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Nordstrom Fulfillment Planning Manager - Supply Chain - Seattle in Seattle, Washington
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 Feel Good and Look Their Best.
The Outbound Planning Manager (L18 Program Mgr Sr) will be a critical member of the Supply Chain Planning team, owning the monthly and weekly cadence of planning JWN fulfillment volumes, with a core focus on Supply Chain Fulfillment Centers. Monthly plan runs will require cross-functional engagement and upstream stakeholder management to drive aligned operational plans across banners and fulfillment channels. Weekly updates will require hands on modeling knowledge to achieve day level accuracy in the near term, as well as stakeholder engagement with Data Science resources for on-going model development. In addition to managing and improving current state planning capabilities, the Outbound Planning Manager will have responsibilities for defining and shaping future stake capabilities in partnership with Product Management.
This role will require strong data analytics skills, a pragmatic attitude, and comfort in driving decisions. The Outbound Planning Manager is expected to balance on-going planning activities with one-off analysis and recommendations to support executive decisions. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. This role will require directly driving analysis as well as shaping the efforts of partner teams in order to achieve impactful business outcomes.
The ideal candidate for this role has prior experience in Demand, Fulfillment, or Labor Planning in the Retail industry, as well as exposure to the implementation of new planning platforms.
A day in the life…
Analyze prior week/day plan variance to identify root causes and determine planning actions
Develop new models to inform planning assumptions and variance analysis
Meet with stakeholders to understand business levers (e.g., Sales trends, Promo plans, etc.)
Review Data Science outputs and provide feedback on approach
Provide user requirements and feedback to Product Management partners
Coach junior team members of modeling and planning skillsets
Support weekly business rhythms for Operational executive leadership
Execute ad-hoc analysis to resolve planning risks or shape immediate decisions
Support the creation of key deliverables (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly Business Reviews)
Establish and execute against quarterly priorities to drive improved planning outcomes
You own this if you have…
5+ years of planning or analytics experience
What type of 4-year degree is required/preferred?
Ability to manage disparate priorities and coordinate various stakeholders to drive action
Strong communication skills and comfort in engaging with business leaders
Advanced Excel and SQL skills to support daily planning activities
Experience in Retail Supply Chain or Supply Chain Planning is preferred
Experience directly or indirectly managing teams
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 are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Washington: 103,500.00 - 175,000.00 USD
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.
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