Merch Analyst - Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

This posting is for a talent pipeline; qualified candidates will be contacted by a recruiter to evaluate fit for future Merchandise Analyst openings in Nordstrom’s downtown Seattle headquarters. Hybrid schedule requires four in-office days per week.

About the role

The Merchandise Analyst supports the buying and planning organization by analyzing customer behavior, managing inventory, and collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional partners to execute pricing, order, and inventory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of customer needs, wants, and shopping-channel differences.
• Complete category, supplier, or class-specific analysis for the buying office.
• Complete buying-office-owned item attributes for item setup.
• Execute order writing, RTVs, reorders, and other actions to manage inventory, OTB, and pricing.
• Communicate clearly and timely with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Manage and maintain drop-ship feeds, including monitoring live dates, shifts, and supplier communication.
• Monitor on-hand inventory levels for upcoming features and events; flag any concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field.
• 1+ years of retail or fashion merchandising experience.
• 1+ years of data-analysis experience, ideally interpreting data narratives.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel navigation, formulas, pivot tables).
• Willingness to relocate to Seattle within 60 days of an offer; relocation assistance provided.

Pay

Washington: $60,500 – $94,000 annually. Pay offers vary by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan (401k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) accruals and holidays.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Merchandise discount and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives/bonuses (requirements apply).