Nordstrom · 15 hours ago
Buyer, Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) - Vertical: Women's Specialized (Hybrid, Seattle)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expNordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking a Buyer for their Women's Specialized vertical within the Nordstrom Product Group. The role involves driving the vision for Women's Apparel through strategic product development and assortment management, leveraging market insights and consumer trends to meet financial targets.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Leverage marketplace insights, consumer trends, and sales data to drive the strategic vision for the AOR and create a seasonal line plan that establishes item, price, and unit expectations needed to meet or exceed financial targets. Assort the seasonal collection to ensure that product matches key themes and big ideas in each cluster
Partner with Assortment Planners on product quantification. Develop deep multi-channel expertise for product allocation across store clusters and online channels
Research, identify, and quantify the size of the prize for new big ideas and products, seeking inspiration from aspirational brands to incorporate into seasonal strategies. Partner with design and product development to bring them to life in the final assortment
Be an expert in customer macro trends, including shifts in consumer behavior and style elements (fabric, print, pattern, color), to identify opportunities to capitalize on trends aligned to the brand positioning
Analyze in-season business and quickly move from data to insights to execute optimizations whether for short-term (chase, cancellations, markdowns) opportunities or long-term (future development) applications. Manage the Open-To-Buy and rebalance across key areas as needed
Provide feedback and foster construction conversations with cross-functional teams and/or vendors to ensure designed and developed products meet or exceeds the strategic vision
Prepare for and facilitate key internal meetings to build the seasonal assortment. Partner closely with design, sourcing, and planning partners to ensure the vision and strategy is successfully executed in the final assortment. Own the perspective on key item investments, digital growth perspective, and replenishment recommendations
Collaborate with the Nordstrom Merchandise Group (NMG) to deliver cohesive storytelling and assortments for the customer through sharing NPG key strategies, concept overviews, and big investments prior to domestic market
Partner with Assortment and Financial planning teams to ensure financial plans and quantification support the strategies. Maintain inventory discipline while owning the delivery of key financial results (Sales, Turn, and Margin)
Drive accountability across teams to deliver to the financial targets throughout the product lifecycle. Ensure all analysis of business results define the root cause of success or risk. Hold direct reports accountable to provide meaningful insights that can drive action plans
Coach associate and assistant product merchandisers through consistent and timely feedback to support developmental growth in both current role and future ambitions
Hold direct reports accountable for managing the Time and Action calendar. Ensure status updates are provided regularly. Anticipate issues and proactively lead team to solutions
Provide clear direction to the team with defined priorities, educates and empowers direct reports and acts as a leader amongst peers when working cross functionally
Qualification
Required
4+ years' experience in merchandising, buying or DTC assortment strategies
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to travel domestic (Limited)
Preferred
Experience in retail/fashion industry preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.
Company
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is an online fashion retailer that specializes in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$969.45MKey Investors
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2024-12-23Acquired
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Leadership Team
Erik Nordstrom
Chief Executive Officer
Alexis DePree
Chief Operating Officer
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