Associate Pricing Planner - Nordstrom, Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

We are looking for an Associate Pricing Planner to join our Nordstrom Merchandising Group Price team. The Associate Pricing Planner is responsible for analyzing, recommending and executing in-season strategies in support of assigned business unit and company objectives and guidelines. Success will be measured in terms of impact on sales, margin and inventory health.The ideal candidate is highly analytical with a curiosity and passion to continuously drive improvement. This candidate possesses a strong sense of ownership, pride and accountability for the impact their choices have on the business and can effectively influence and communicate with senior leaders.A day in the life...Execution of in-season activities: Utilize data & insights to execute management of in-season activities including mark downs, drop ship and competitive intelligenceDevelop and deliver insights: Develop and deliver operational, competitive and strategic insights related to our in-season performance to influence and inform business stakeholdersPricing strategy across JWN: Responsible to optimize our pricing for designated area of the business across Full Price and Off Price to drive profitable sales and improve inventory health (turn, sell-through, etc)Activating & managing pricing tests: Within designated area of business, activate price tests to continue to drive improved business resultsInfluence and leadership: build strong, trusted relationships with Buyer, Buy Planner & Financial Manager leaders across multiple teams utilizing analysis to provide recommendations and shifts in business strategy.Mark Down Budget optimization: Accountable to effectively utilize mark down budget to meet business unit goals effectively managing for specific business opportunities and nuancesYou own this if...Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably in business, economics, math, finance, statistics or engineering3-5+ years of experience in retail, analysis and/or pricing preferredStrong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to synthesize large and varying data sets into actionable insightsAdvanced Excel skills requiredMerchandising knowledge and experience is a plusExcellent communication skills – both written and verbal – with ability to lead, facilitate and present to groups of differing sizeStrong organizational, planning and time management skillsStrong work ethic complemented with a positive can-do attitudeStrong ability to build effective relationships, influence, and collaborate at all organizational levelsWe’ve got you covered…BenefitsOur 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 AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP ResourcesA 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.For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.© 2022 Nordstrom, IncCurrent Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.Pay Range DetailsThe pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.$93,500.00 - $155,000.00 AnnualThis 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_17-19.pdf