The associate buy planner contributes to planning and managing the content and balance of the department’s inventory through a detailed understanding of product and customer needs. The associate buy planner partners with the buyer to achieve financial objectives. Specifically, the associate buy planner and the buyer are jointly accountable to meet and exceed departmental sales volume, gross margin and gross margin-return-on-investment (GMROI) targets.

A day in the life…

• Partner with associate buyer to execute a seasonal merchandise strategy based on customer, fashion trend and input from E-commerce Merchandiser and Retail Director that drives growth for stores and online

• Execute a buy plan that supports the merchandise strategy by store clusters and online, 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 E-commerce Merchandiser

• Communicate with suppliers on performance, expected results, and adjustments due to business. Lead negotiations on profitability expectations

• Partner in the execution of the NPG strategy by creating plans that optimize sales and maximize gross margin where applicable

• Direct inventory management in season, such as ensuring effective decision making around analysis, markdowns, replenishment and reorders

You own this if you have...

• Experience as an Assistant Buy Planner and 1 or more of the following: Assistant Buyer, Assistant Replenishment Buyer, E-commerce Merchandiser, or Site Merchandiser

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or equivalent work experience

• 1 years of retail buying experience

• 1 years of retail planning or allocating experience

• Demonstrated understanding of retail and the service environment of Nordstrom

• Proficiency in MS Office suite required

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...

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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: $92,000 - $155,000

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: />

The associate buy planner contributes to planning and managing the content and balance of the department’s inventory through a detailed understanding of product and customer needs. The associate buy planner partners with the buyer to achieve financial objectives. Specifically, the associate buy planner and the buyer are jointly accountable to meet and exceed departmental sales volume, gross margin and gross margin-return-on-investment (GMROI) targets. A day in the life… Partner with associate buyer to execute a seasonal merchandise strategy based on customer, fashion trend and input from E-commerce Merchandiser and Retail Director that drives growth for stores and online Execute a buy plan that supports the merchandise strategy by store clusters and online, 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 E-commerce Merchandiser Communicate with suppliers on performance, expected results, and adjustments due to business. Lead negotiations on profitability expectations Partner in the execution of the NPG strategy by creating plans that optimize sales and maximize gross margin where applicable Direct inventory management in season, such as ensuring effective decision making around analysis, markdowns, replenishment and reorders You own this if you have... Experience as an Assistant Buy Planner and 1 or more of the following: Assistant Buyer, Assistant Replenishment Buyer, E-commerce Merchandiser, or Site Merchandiser Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or equivalent work experience 1 years of retail buying experience 1 years of retail planning or allocating experience Demonstrated understanding of retail and the service environment of Nordstrom Proficiency in MS Office suite required

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