Drop Ship Merch Analyst

Nordstrom

. Monitor drop ship assortment health to ensure profitability and productivity through daily, weekly and monthly actions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,200 - $104,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong vendor communication and partnership skills, with a focus on drop ship assortment management and profitability analysis. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a solid foundation in retail merchandising and planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Communication ExperienceRetail Merchandising ExpertiseData Analysis ProficiencyMS Office Suite ProficiencyStrong Business Acumen

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Hard Skills

Drop Ship ManagementData AnalysisFinancial AnalysisProblem-SolvingMath Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteExcel NavigationPivot Tables

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingRetail PlanningSupplier PartnershipsAssortment ManagementProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor drop ship assortment health to ensure profitability and productivity through daily, weekly and monthly actions
Partner with merchandising on assortment financial goals and communicate drop ship successes, opportunities and risks
Develop strong supplier partnerships and inform item lifecycle decisions
Support getting drop ship items live on site on time through supplier outreach and partnerships with brands, merchandising and VAA
Create and share monthly business reviews with analysis and actionable insights at banner, department, supplier and/or item level
Troubleshoot drop ship issues, seek solutions, assess impact and escalate as needed
Assist in drop ship returns activities
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis
Participate in process improvement and adapt to changes in reporting, systems and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Vendor communication experience with expertise on drop ship attributes
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field (preferred)
Experience in retail merchandising, planning or analysis
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
Strong business acumen
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and apply strong math skills
Problem-solving ability and creative solutions to complex problems
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, primarily Excel navigation, formulas and pivot tables
Must reside in an eligible US state; remote employment is unavailable in AR, MS, MT, ND, SD, VT, WV and WY

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision
Dental
Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount
EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be available
401k
PTO accruals
Holidays