Job Description

Nordstrom is committed to being the leader in premium fashion retailing.  We have long recognized the importance of having great brands in both Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack and we continue to innovate on how we help our customers feel good and look their best. Whether it’s helping a customer find the perfect clothing & accessories or teaching a group of kids to tie their shoes, we’re focused on creating long-lasting relationships with our customers and our employees. Nordstrom’s ability to compete as the best fashion retailer in a digital world is dependent on our ability to leverage our supply chain, stores, and our merchandising excellence to help customers Feel Good and Look Their Best.  

 

The Transportation organization is in need of a Principal Program Manager within our Inbound organization. The Principal, Inbound Transportation is motivated, results-oriented, and committed to delivering prioritized Supply Chain / Transportation capabilities in support of our mission to serve existing and future customers at the highest level possible. This position is responsible for owning key initiatives aimed at optimizing the Inbound Transportation flow, and doing so with a high level of communication, collaboration, and attention to detail. 

 

A day in the life… 

Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, thought leadership, policies, and programs that reduce transportation costs, while optimizing service, quality, and working capital 

Serve as an Individual Contributor and SME on transportation optimization opportunities, while partnering across the organization to achieve established goals 

Own prioritized transportation initiatives that fall outside of day-to-day operations, yet require dedicated support to evolve the transportation network 

Partner with Supply Chain Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Merchandising, and Inventory teams to drive Transportation solutions with a cross-functional lens in mind 

Consider financial, operational, and performance metrics as key measures of success 

Leverage data / analytics to make sound decisions on scope, timing, and overall implementation process 

Prepare and communicate updates, performance, and results to leadership team 

 

You own this if you have… 

Working knowledge and/or implementation of Transportation Management / Visibility Systems 

10+ years’ work experience in a transportation/supply chain environment 

Advanced Excel and/or Tableau skills, with an ability to manipulate large quantities of data. 

4-year degree in Supply Chain/Transportation preferred 

Strong business acumen and demonstrated success in formulating strategy and implementing those strategies.. 

Experience driving complex multi-stakeholder processes and cross-functional teams to desired results while managing risk. 

Experience leading and executing large-scale multi-year transformation efforts. 

Experience leveraging data to inform and influence executive decision-making 

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills 

PC knowledge, including Microsoft Office applications. 

Ability to travel up to 10% annually  

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 AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise 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.

Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. 

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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: $126,500 - $210,000 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_17-19.pdf