Engineering Manager, Inventory Value (Hybrid - Seattle, WA) at Nordstrom

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years of experience managing teams
BA/BS in Computer Science or closely related degree or equivalent practical experience
Previous experience in an object-oriented language, preferably Java
Proven track record of shipping well-designed systems, built for scale and tested for performance
Experience with Cloud technologies
Good understanding of dev-ops best practices, CI/CD, alerting, monitoring, A/B testing, and production support
Experience with agile software development, such as SCRUM or Kanban
Domain experience in inventory or supply chain is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage engineering squad and work closely with partners in Product and the Business
Lead the definition of KPIs, roadmaps, and priorities for the unit
Help drive changes across other teams to align technical strategy, manage dependencies, and establish shared prioritization of deliverables that span multiple teams
Assist in enhancing org vision and strategy to support company goals and receive guidance from more senior leaders
Ensure the team has the tools, resources, and information they need to be successful
Hire capable and motivated talent/teams that can deliver swiftly and predictably, adjusting in an agile fashion to deliver solutions aligned with business needs
Contribute to architecture, coding, test plans, project plans, deployment planning, and operations to drive excellence and steer the team towards its goals
Employ continuous improvement methodologies across own group (e.g., quantifying impact, focusing on the customer, working towards increased productivity and reducing overhead and churn, iterating quickly, and optimizing for the relevant KPIs)
Shape the technical strategy and architecture for the complex Event driven system that manages millions of streamed events every day, integrated with Supply Chain, Inventory, Stores and Commerce systems, feeding into the Stock Ledger
Influence the business and technical strategy of several partner teams and systems, playing a key role in shaping how we track, measure and value Nordstrom's core business
Lead the development of purpose-built AI Agents that provide insights, recommendations and actions within the system and meaningfully integrate these with the larger network of Agents and Capabilities across the Nordstrom Enterprise

Skills

Event-Driven Systems

Data Orchestration

Technical Strategy

Architecture

Supply Chain Integration

Inventory Management

AI Agents

KPIs

Roadmaps

Team Management

Hiring

Nordstrom

Retailer offering clothing and accessories

About Nordstrom

Nordstrom is a retail company that focuses on providing a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates department stores and an online platform where customers can shop for various brands and styles. Nordstrom emphasizes a strong customer service experience, encouraging employees to take initiative and develop their careers within the organization. Unlike many competitors, Nordstrom fosters a culture of leadership and personal growth among its staff, which contributes to a dedicated and motivated workforce. The company's goal is to create a positive shopping experience while also being committed to environmental sustainability and community support.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

N/AYear Founded

$16MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from online retailers like Amazon may impact Nordstrom's market share.

Economic uncertainty could reduce consumer spending on luxury items, affecting sales.

Expansion into international markets exposes Nordstrom to geopolitical and currency risks.

Differentiation

Nordstrom emphasizes employee empowerment and career growth within the company.

The company is committed to environmental sustainability and community support.

Nordstrom's experiential retail approach includes pop-up shops and exclusive collaborations.

Upsides

Nordstrom Rack is expanding with new locations in West End and Lubbock by 2025.

The Nordy Club enhances customer savings and loyalty through exclusive benefits.

Strategic collaborations, like with DXL Big + Tall, expand Nordstrom's customer base.

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