Job Description

NOTE:   This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area.  You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of 3 days/week to be considered for this position.

  

Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) is Nordstrom’s Private Brand Division and includes a portfolio of brands designed and developed specifically for Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack.  We have an opportunity for an Assistant Product Merchandiser to join the team.

The Assistant Product Merchandiser is positioned within the Merchandising Team in NPG. This team is responsible for maintaining, growing, and enhancing the positioning of NPG brands through the development of short and long-term product strategies. The Assistant Product Merchandiser assists the Product Merchandiser in creating trend-right product assortments that help build brand love with our customers. Specifically, the Assistant Product Merchandiser manages operational activities related to the merchandising process which enables successful delivery of the department’s KPIs. 

 

A day in the life…

Own merch-related tasks within Time and Action calendar, communicating with cross-functional teams, NMG and vendors to keep work on track, delivering timely status updates, anticipating issues and proactively recommending solutions. Analyze in-season business providing meaningful insights which define the root cause of success or risk; Provide reaction recommendations whether for short-term (chase, cancellations) opportunities or long-term (future development) applications; Execute accordingly. Facilitate order writing process for seasonal assortments (kicking off, building templates, adding key dates, managing product attributes in PLM tool); For vendor-designed categories, the Assistant Product Merchandiser is also responsible for creating milestone decks, managing vendor communication, owning PLM functions and escalating any costing discrepancies. Assist in the preparation of key milestone meetings including procurement of data, samples and presentation materials to bring the brand strategy to life including key item investments, digital growth perspective, replenishment recommendations, etc. Work with NMG on operational activities such as RP management, marketing sample ordering/turnover, live item updates and other ad hoc requests. As a manager of in-season business, stay curious about competitive landscape and new trends, keeping Product Merchandiser informed of key external insights
 
You own this if you have…

1+ year of experience in merchandising, buying or Direct to Customer (DTC) assortment strategies. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Experience in retail/fashion industry, preferred. Bachelor's degree, preferred

 

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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 AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources

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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: $77,969 - $132,000 Annually

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