Data Analyst 3, Supply Chain Intelligence - (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Senior member of the Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) team, owning the delivery of data and insights for Nordstrom's Distribution Center and warehouse operations. Provide ongoing data support, performance analysis, and storytelling to enable value creation and growth, supporting reliable reporting and data pipeline integrity across inbound, outbound, inventory, and labor operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an insight partner to Distribution Center and Supply Chain leadership, translating reliable, well-governed data into diagnosis, root cause analysis, and recommended actions
• Own data governance, including intake, management, automation, and integrity of data sourced from warehouse management systems and downstream pipelines
• Champion SCI team data needs and priorities, coordinating with key partners across DC Operations, Nordstrom Technology, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership
• Lead and support data design requirements for SCI reporting programs, including BI platform migration and shift toward centralized, self-service analytics
• Partner with data engineering to ensure upstream data accuracy and definition, enabling consistent downstream reporting logic
• Conduct regular data integrity audits and monitor/troubleshoot pipeline issues in partnership with engineering
• Shift focus from data validation to analysis, prioritizing hypothesis testing, trend diagnosis, and forward-looking recommendations
• Support DC and Supply Chain partners in developing modernized reporting and effective analysis through compelling data storytelling
• Analyze and diagnose end-to-end DC and warehouse performance, providing actionable guidance for improvement
• Identify and develop new measures and KPIs to support continuous improvement of Nordstrom's supply chain
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to enhance operational visibility and controls through reporting
• Leverage AI-assisted tools (e.g., Claude Code, Claude Desktop) to accelerate exploratory analysis and reporting workflows

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years of data management and analysis experience with demonstrated ability to mentor junior analysts
• Proven ability to move beyond descriptive reporting to diagnostic and prescriptive analysis
• Strong understanding of ETL processes, data management principles, and pipeline development (Apache Airflow, Dataflow)
• Expertise in normalized/denormalized data, data warehousing, query construction, and dimensional modeling with SQL and BigQuery
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and large dataset manipulation
• Proficiency in data visualization/reporting tools (Tableau, Looker, IBM Cognos)
• Advanced knowledge of version control tools (GitLab/GitHub)
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate analysis and automation
• Strong operational business understanding with ability to assess stakeholder impact
• Supply chain expertise in retail/consumer goods (warehouse operations, distribution, fulfillment, inventory preferred)
• Comfort presenting to business stakeholders and leadership

Pay

$102,500.00 - $170,500.00 Annual

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Merchandise discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives/bonuses