- Salary
- $48k – $77k
- Location
- Farmington CT, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
The Inventory Manager is responsible for leading, coaching, and embodying the Nordstrom values for the Inventory Control team. Inventory Managers are solution oriented to meet or exceed customer needs and persist in accomplishing and exceeding results.
A day in the life…
Lead, train & drive execution of inventory management best practices and standards throughout the store resulting in unit level accuracy
Coach and develop team to be productive and deliver the desired outcomes
Oversee the execution of Inventory Control functions
Deliver staffing/scheduling needs based on company forecasts and other resources to ensure the ability to execute inventory control activities – during normal cadence and key event timeframes
Manage labor expense and improve the individual and collective productivity of the team
Hire & retain top talent across all roles while building a bench for future roles
Effectively share business updates & initiatives with the team to streamline communication and change management
Create a fun and inclusive work environment to support an "ALL IN TO WIN" culture to achieve goals
Be a champion for continuous improvement
Support the customer experience across the market in a digital world by driving inventory accuracy standards
You own this if you have…
For Nordstrom Stores Roles: Prior experience in a Rack Store is preferred
For Nordstrom Rack Roles: Prior experience in a Nordstrom Store is preferred
Proven success in current role and a strong track record of delivering results
The ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with store manager, area/regional manager, and other leaders
Excellent communication skills and strong team building skills
A talent for influencing others and leading change
Strong organizational, delegation and follow-through skills
Pay Range Details
The 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.
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
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_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf
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