Nordstrom
Senior Director Planning, Nordstrom Designer (Hybrid, Seattle)
Nordstrom, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Job Description
NOTE: This position is located at Nordstrom's downtown Seattle headquarters and follows a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one remote workday each week.
The Sr. Director of Merchandise Planning – Nordstrom Designer, is responsible for the development and management of assortment strategies that connect back to our financial plans and product priorities. They work with their buying partners to define multi-year strategies and are responsible for managing their portfolio to maximize financial outcomes. This leader builds and develops a large team of high performing future Nordstrom leaders, leads organizational change, and champions new processes to improve efficiency.
A day in the life:
Partner with Buying Leadership Team to design annual and multi-year divisional strategies that support the customer strategy and produce competitive advantage to deliver superior results, and provide strategic direction and leadership to foster innovative and evolved business practices
Ensure alignment on priorities and direction by partnering with appropriate groups and leaders, internally and externally and proactively identify the need for division-wide initiatives and implement appropriate plans
Ensure fiscal discipline is practiced throughout the division
Participate in supplier budget planning and communication of those plans for alignment
Lead assortment planning teams to drive higher levels of performance and overall results based on objective standards
Identify and develop merchant leaders who are promotable throughout the Nordstrom Merchandising Group
Act as a change leader to support company initiatives and ensure adoption by merchandising team
You own this if you have:
10+ years of experience in retail buying or assortment planning
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
Experience leading cross-functional teams of both direct and indirect reports with demonstrated ability to prioritize, delegate, and drive shared outcomes, and strategic planning experience in translating leadership vision into executable strategies and initiatives
Proven track record of thought leadership and ability to leverage data to build business cases to influence leadership decision-making
Ability to manage competing priorities using collaborative approach to problem solving of complex business issues
Ability to work independently to drive initiatives; motivated and results-oriented; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with ambiguity, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with ability to present complex material in a digestible, consumable manner to executives and senior leaders
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.
Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers 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.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
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.
$180,000.00 - $290,000.00 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_20-21.pdf
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The Sr. Director of Merchandise Planning – Nordstrom Designer, is responsible for the development and management of assortment strategies that connect back to our financial plans and product priorities. They work with their buying partners to define multi-year strategies and are responsible for managing their portfolio to maximize financial outcomes. This leader builds and develops a large team of high performing future Nordstrom leaders, leads organizational change, and champions new processes to improve efficiency.
A day in the life:
Partner with Buying Leadership Team to design annual and multi-year divisional strategies that support the customer strategy and produce competitive advantage to deliver superior results, and provide strategic direction and leadership to foster innovative and evolved business practices
Ensure alignment on priorities and direction by partnering with appropriate groups and leaders, internally and externally and proactively identify the need for division-wide initiatives and implement appropriate plans
Ensure fiscal discipline is practiced throughout the division
Participate in supplier budget planning and communication of those plans for alignment
Lead assortment planning teams to drive higher levels of performance and overall results based on objective standards
Identify and develop merchant leaders who are promotable throughout the Nordstrom Merchandising Group
Act as a change leader to support company initiatives and ensure adoption by merchandising team
You own this if you have:
10+ years of experience in retail buying or assortment planning
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
Experience leading cross-functional teams of both direct and indirect reports with demonstrated ability to prioritize, delegate, and drive shared outcomes, and strategic planning experience in translating leadership vision into executable strategies and initiatives
Proven track record of thought leadership and ability to leverage data to build business cases to influence leadership decision-making
Ability to manage competing priorities using collaborative approach to problem solving of complex business issues
Ability to work independently to drive initiatives; motivated and results-oriented; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with ambiguity, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with ability to present complex material in a digestible, consumable manner to executives and senior leaders
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.
Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers 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.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
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.
$180,000.00 - $290,000.00 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_20-21.pdf
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