Senior Manager Transportation, NMS - HYBRID

Job Description

The Nordstrom Market Strategy (NMS) Senior Manager, Transportation will be a member of the Last Mile Transportation team, leading the strategy and execution of the customer delivery experience and promise in top markets within the US. This is a key position in our Nordstrom Supply Chain team in a highly visible and strategic part of Nordstrom. As the NMS Senior Manager, you will develop and lead a team of associates with a passion for data, analytics, operations and process management.   Your ability to communicate and influence at all levels is critical to success.  The role requires a highly resourceful individual with strong emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and an understanding of how to drive transformation at scale.  You will participate as a valued member of the leadership team and provide input to key decisions related to customer delivery.

A day in the life…

• Leadership through hiring, developing and setting the right vision. Create an environment that fosters engagement, transparency, and collaboration
• Apply business acumen and analytical abilities to understand complex issues and provide solutions in the Transportation, Supply Chain and Logistics space
• Manage complex operations and projects, exceeding expectations and delivering results
• Make principled decisions under pressure and find the “right” path, particularly when there are different and competing points of view  
• Develop and improve KPI’s to monitor and measure transportation carrier performance and contractual compliance
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners to drive improvements
• Communicate business objectives and results to a broader audience on a regular cadence
• Ensure team members have access to learning and development opportunities for personal growth and succession planning
• Identify trends for addressing changes in our business and finding the root cause in partnership with our operational stakeholders

You own this if you have…

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management or equivalent
• 8+ years’ experience in Engineering/Operations/Distribution/Fulfillment, Program Management, and/or Logistics
• Proven ability to problem-solve, drive change, and lead through influence and collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make things happen in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A willingness to partner across all dimensions of Nordstrom to influence, drive, and deliver change
• Strong business acumen. Experience working with P&L data to drive bottom-line contributions
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to travel 15% of the time; potential to increase based on business needs
• Curiosity around new ways of working that will unlock potential for a team
• Basic use of Tableau or other BI analytics software
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to drive and own complex business processed without the need for consistent direction

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

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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.

$141,500.00 - $233,500.00 AnnualThis 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_17-19.pdf

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