Production Planner, Kids’s Apparel – (Hybrid, WA)

Job Description

NOTE:  This position is located at Nordstrom's downtown Seattle headquarters and follows a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one remote workday each week.

We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it.  Our talented fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group — develops, designs, produces and sources 50-plus private Nordstrom labels. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love.  We have an opportunity available for a Production Planner on the team.

As a Production Planner for Nordstrom Product Group (NPG), you will facilitate production management for private label products from order commitment through in store delivery.  You will maintain updated process documents tied to Order Writing, Order Validation, PO Management, and Work in Progress.  The ideal candidate will be motivated, with strong time management skills, detail-oriented accuracy, and curiosity to identify efficiencies and problem-solving. The individual will engage with external suppliers overseas and internal partners of merchandisers, product managers, and product developers, merch analysts and multiple supply chain teams to support on time delivery and quality customer service to internal and external teams. 

A day in the life… 

• Manage issuing and maintaining purchase order data from commitment to shipment, ensuring PO accurately reflects multiple business channel requirements. Research and adjust purchase orders to meet business needs  

• Monitor all Work in Progress (WIP) activities from order placement to shipment. Manage calendar milestones for the category supported  

• Track final garments for on-time delivery, manage exceptions and issue resolution 

• Coordinate the management of the RTV, claims and disposition process 

• Partner with compliance and/or logistics to ensure manufacturer adheres to corporate compliance policy. Partner with accounts payable to research and reconcile purchase order and invoice cost discrepancies 

• Maintain raw material liabilities and utilization 

You own this if you have… 

• BS or BA degree or equivalent work experience in related field 

• 1+ year of experience in high-volume retail purchase order management 

• Demonstrated strong problem solving and negotiating skills 

• Proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of an Oracle or SAP system (preferred) 

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills  

• Strong organization and time management skills 

• Experience with complex vendor management (preferred) 

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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

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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