Assoc Assortment Planner – Men’s Modern Sportswear – Active & Swim – Hybrid
| Company | Nordstrom |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA |
| Salary | $92000 – $155000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field preferred
- 1+ years of experience as an Assistant Assortment Planner and one or more of the following: Assistant Buyer, Assistant Replenishment Buyer, E-commerce Merchandiser, or Site Merchandiser
- Demonstrated understanding of retail and the service environment of Nordstrom required
- Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in MS Office suite required
- Strong interpersonal skills required
Responsibilities
- Partner with associate buyer to execute a seasonal merchandise strategy based on customer, fashion trend and input from Assortment Planner, Category Planner, Financial Planner and Director of Planning that drives growth for stores and online
- Execute a buy plan that supports the merchandise strategy by category and channel splits, optimizes the product investment by channel and aligns with financial plans
- Lead the analysis and use of information to improve the buy and incorporate customer choice recommendations from Category Planner
- Communicate with suppliers on performance, expected results, and adjustments due to business. Lead negotiations on profitability expectations
- Direct inventory management in season, such as ensuring effective decision making around analysis, markdowns, replenishment, and reorders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a high-sales volume category (high SKU count, heavy seasonality, high revenue ($100M+)) preferred
- Experience in a relevant merchandise category preferred