Merchandise Specialist

Job Title: Merchandise Specialist
Location: Fully remote. (They can live in any state that we have a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack location in.)
Duration: 05-month contract (with possible extension)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, (40 hours/week)
Start Date: Targeting Aug 2026
Pay Rate: $18.52/hr on W2 // Seattle Based Candidates: $21.29/hr on w2
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.


Job description:
The ideal Merchandise Specialist - Contractor is a motivated self-starter who is committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.


A day in the life...

• Manage & meet vendor SLAs and escalations; organize your own workflow to meet deadlines provided by the business and vendors
• Gather information and prioritize completion of item set-up, maintenance, and systematic ordering execution
• Make educated decisions on data needs, product attributes, and classification to ensure speed and quality are met
• Understand retail math and decisions made on product setup (including pricing) and PO management needs - i.e. shifts of PO (USD))
• Point of contact for internal teams and vendors; answer questions regarding item data, setup, and PO management
• Identify and communicate new best practices or efficiencies across the team
• Utilize tools and systems to support established business processes and any additional processes as business evolves
• Follow through on commitments; meet or exceed timelines

You own this if you have...

• Demonstrated ability to balance speed/productivity with accuracy/attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Outlook)
• Advanced time management and prioritization skills
• Established interpersonal skills with the ability to form productive partnerships
• Experience with analyzing data, identifying root cause, and using data to tell a story
• A strong sense of ownership and operate as a self-starter
• A strong sense of team and demonstrated experience extending yourself to others
• Problem solving skills, a desire to continue evolving, are curious & ever-changing
• Understanding of customer needs, wants, and expectations

Position Details:

• Hourly - Full Time (40 hours)
• Monday to Friday
• Fully remote. They can live in any state that we have a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack location in.

Interview Process : 1-2 Short interviews, client looking to start interviews ASAP!

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