Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer known for its extensive selection of apparel, shoes, cosmetics, and accessories for men, women, and children. The compan
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Location
United States
Posted
13 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst supports NPG’s apparel sourcing strategy by delivering data‑driven insights across vendor performance, costing, and production efficiency. This role partners closely with Sourcing, Product Development, Production, and Design teams to help optimize vendor strategies, improve margins, and support responsible, timely production.
A day in the life…
- Analyze vendor and factory performance across cost, quality, lead time, and capacity
- Support apparel costing, margin analysis, and cost‑optimization initiatives
- Assist with vendor strategy, including evaluation, scorecards, and factory optimization
- Build and maintain sourcing reports and dashboards to support leadership decisions
- Partner cross‑functionally with Product Development, Production, and Sourcing teams
- Track sourcing risks, timelines, and supply chain trends tied to seasonal calendars
- Support responsible sourcing and ESG initiatives through data and reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in apparel sourcing, production, product development, or supply chain analytics
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Understanding of apparel manufacturing, vendors, and production timelines
- Strong analytical skills, with a focus on ensuring data accuracy and leveraging data for strategic insights; ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a fast‑paced environment
Requirements
- Remote employment available in all US states except AR, MS, MT, ND, SD, VT, WV, and WY
Benefits
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in apparel sourcing, production, product development, or supply chain analytics
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Understanding of apparel manufacturing, vendors, and production timelines
- Strong analytical skills, with a focus on ensuring data accuracy and leveraging data for strategic insights; ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a fast‑paced environment
- Remote employment available in all US states except AR, MS, MT, ND, SD, VT, WV, and WY
Benefits
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
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