Vendor Asset Specialist - Photo Studio - Seattle, WA

Job Description The ideal Vendor Asset Specialist is efficient, detail oriented, has strong prioritization skills and can work in a team environment as well as independently to solve problems. A day in the life… The Vendor Asset Specialist is responsible for obtaining and managing sample coordination for Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack monthly marketing merchandise. All activities will be in-office, supporting and collaborating with some of the following teams: Studio N, Buying Offices, and Creative Merchandising. Partner with internal and external vendors to acquire all requested samples for Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack photo shoots Physical handling of sample movement for incoming and outgoing photography samples Build strong business partnerships and provide consistent and comprehensive status updates to key business partners such as Buying Office, Studio N Photo Studio, and Creative Merchandising Attend planning meetings and coordinate the movement of samples for the purposes of Catalog, Editorial Site or E-mail content and Social Media projects Collaborate with the Operations teams to ensure the creative process is completed by the intended due dates Review operating practices and procedures, determine whether improvements can be made and work to implement changes as appropriate You own this if you have… 2+ years of experience in fashion retail work or related degree Must be able to lift 20 lbs + Analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects to ensure all deadlines are met Clear and effective written and verbal communication Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills Proficiency in MS Office suite and ability to learn necessary software applications 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... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. © 2022 Nordstrom, Inc Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. 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: $24.75 - $40.00 hourly 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: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf