Data Analyst – Ordering & Inventory – HYBRID

Job Description

The Data Analyst III will be a member of the Ordering & Inventory space  will work in spaces like Merch Ops, Inbound Flow, Replenishment and Drop Ship. This role plays a critical part in maintaining and enhancing our internally developed suite of tools that leverage Python, VBA, and our SQL Server environment. A day in the life… The Data Analyst III will drive reporting and analytics for the Strategic Programs team on  and  This individual should be a self‑starter with strong technical abilities and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, dealing with ambiguity, and engaging stakeholders across the company to build reporting.

The individual should have a high degree of curiosity about the business, the skills to discover and communicate impactful insights from data, and the ability to help the business build and prioritize its analytical book of work.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to turn complex business problems into analytical questions that can be answered with a data‑driven approach.
• Collect, analyze, and present data to deliver dashboards, insights, and recommendations. This includes critical ad‑hoc analyses and more durable reporting solutions.
• Work with business stakeholders to define business problems, analytical approach, and success and measurement metrics. Work with data & reporting counterparts in other areas to understand and address data gaps.
• Communicate insights to business stakeholders in a way that builds confidence and enables decisions that drive business value. Present results to stakeholders up to executive level and guide them to make the best use of analytics in their domain.
• Own reporting and analytics for Ordering/Inventory, enabling the team to use a data‑driven approach to drive strategy and operations in its initiatives.
• Help maintain our set of tools that use VBA, Python and SQL Server.
• Deliver analytical solutions and recommendations that drive insights and recommendations for business questions and objectives.
• Bring data to life through storytelling in a clear and meaningful way to audiences with mixed levels of technical expertise, and communicate business insights in a way that drives positive business outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent combination of experience and education;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 years working in VBA Macros, Python and data extraction from APIs.
• 5 years of professional experience analyzing complex data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
• 3 years of experience extracting & manipulating large data sets from relational databases using SQL (Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft SQL, Oracle).
• Strong problem‑solving skills – able to complete ambiguous projects independently and plan the priority order of tasks; find the right resources and make smart decisions regarding trade‑offs.
• Strong coding skills in at least one programming language to import, summarize, and analyze data.
• Proficiency with storytelling, visualization and dashboard building (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
• Ability to be flexible, scrappy, and work in a fast‑paced and dynamic organization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills paired with tenacity and discipline to deliver results.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, PTO accruals, holidays, life and disability insurance, merchandise discount, and employee assistance program resources. Pay is competitive: $ – $ annually, with potential performance‑based incentives and bonuses. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers 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.