Nordstrom

Executive Assistant, Inventory

Nordstrom

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Seattle • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $28 - $44 per hour

About the role

  • Own end-to-end calendar management for the SVP of Inventory, including proactive prioritization, preparation, and coordination of meetings and events.
  • Actively assess meeting purpose, participants, and timing to ensure the leader’s time is aligned to top priorities.
  • Anticipate conflicts, identify trade‑offs, and recommend solutions before issues arise.
  • Partner with other Executive Assistants to align calendars across senior leaders and ensure seamless scheduling.
  • Coordinate the rhythm of the business for Inventory Operations – understanding the standing team meetings and ensuring that each meeting is scheduled at the right cadence, with the right attendees.
  • Prepare agendas and pre‑reads as needed; ensure the right materials and context are available in advance.
  • Support large‑scale meetings (e.g., leadership forums, All Hands, planning sessions) through material creation, scheduling, logistics, and coordination.
  • Coordinate travel plans, including itinerary creation, adjustments, and expense reconciliation.
  • Manage expenses, invoices, and administrative processes with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintain accurate organizational charts and distribution lists for Inventory Operations teams.
  • Build strong working relationships with Executive Assistants across Inventory, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Product, Tech, and Operations.
  • Serve as a trusted connector and information hub, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of EA best practices, rhythms, and operating standards.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in an administrative or executive support role, ideally supporting senior leaders.
  • Exceptional calendar management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize, anticipate needs, and manage complexity.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow‑through; you reliably close loops and keep work moving.
  • High degree of proactiveness and task velocity — you see what needs to be done and act.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with leaders at all levels.
  • Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to streamline workflows and increase throughput, driving greater efficiency and productivity.
  • Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • A service‑oriented mindset and commitment to enabling leaders and teams to do their best work.
Benefits
  • Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementproactivenessproblem-solvingrelationship buildingdiscretionattention to detailservice orientation