Director Merchandise Planning

Job Description The Director of Merchandise Planning is responsible for the development and management of financial plans, buy plans, inventory management and the successful implementation of the customer-centric merchandising strategies for their division. Together with their GMM, the MPI Director ensures financial plans, buy plans and business reviews are managed to achieve desired goals. A day in the life… Partner with GMM to design annual and multi-year divisional growth strategies that support the customer strategy and produce competitive advantage and superior results Provide strategic direction and leadership to foster innovative and evolved business practices Proactively identify the need for division-wide initiatives and implement appropriate plans Ensure alignment on priorities and direction by partnering with appropriate groups and leaders Ensure fiscal discipline is practiced throughout the division Lead planning teams to drive higher levels of performance and overall results based on objective standards Identify and develop merchant leaders who are promotable throughout the Nordstrom Merchandising Group Act as a change leader to support company initiatives and ensure adoption by merchandising team You own this if you have… Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Minimum 3 years of retail planning/inventory management or related experience Minimum 2 years retail buying experience Minimum 1 year retail experience interacting directly with customers Nordstrom experience preferred Expertise in merchandise category Demonstrated understanding of retail and the service environment of Nordstrom Proficiency in MS Office suite Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills 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.