Data Analyst 3 – Transportation

Nordstrom

Data Analyst III managing analytics and reporting for Nordstrom’s Transportation Organization. Collaborating with teams to influence key decisions through data insights and performance analysis.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,500 - $170,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analytics, visualization, and modeling, with a strong foundation in SQL, Python, and BI tools like Looker, Tableau, or Power BI. Capable of leading cross-functional projects, mentoring team members, and effectively communicating complex data insights to stakeholders.

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SQL ExpertiseData Visualization with Looker, Tableau, or Power BIData Manipulation in Python or RStatistical Analysis and Predictive ModelingSupply Chain Analytics

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Hard Skills

SQLData VisualizationPythonRStatistical MethodsTime Series ForecastingPredictive ModelingData IngestionData ModelingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipMentorshipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

LookerTableauPower BIAI ToolsData Pipelines

Certifications & Qualifications

Looker Development Certification

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainFulfillment CenterDistribution CenterKPI DevelopmentGap Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Data Engineers, BI Analysts and business stakeholders from beginning to end of their data projects – lead effort to define, design, develop and standardize supply chain data visualization / analytics
Develop world-class BI solutions using best practices, standards and procedures for services and systems
Develop analysis and reporting tools that enable pre and post analysis of process changes in distribution and fulfillment centers
Provide operation teams with standard performance reporting package to facilitate gap analysis review and action planning process
Plan and scope infrastructure, architecture, design, and technical configurations for implementations
Provide guidance and mentorship to developing analyst team members
Architect databases and workflows, build pipelines and data schemes to power new data models and enable new analytics
Serve as SME on Distribution Center and Fulfillment Center systems and operational processes, data models, and KPI metric development
Drive initiatives identified by leadership, collaborate cross-functionally, and manage key stakeholder relationships
Present to Supply Chain leadership and make recommendations based on data analysis of key metrics
Identify trends for addressing changes in our business and finding the root cause in partnership with our operational stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent combination of experience and education; Master’s degree preferred
3+ years’ experience in analytics working with large data sets (i.e. more than Excel can handle)
3+ years of professional SQL experience, performing advanced queries and optimization techniques
3+ years of experience with Looker, Tableau, or Power BI required; Looker development certification preferred
Strong data manipulation and modeling skills in Python or R preferred
Professional experience applying statistical methods to analysis of data
Experience ingesting data from multiple sources (SQL tables, flat files) in multiple formats (json, csv, parquet, etc.)
Understanding of data visualization best practices, and ability to communicate findings in a clear and compelling manner using appropriate visualizations
Experience using AI tools to accelerate coding and analysis work, while maintaining strong underlying SQL/Python/R fundamentals
Professional experience with time series forecasting and predictive modeling
Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to convey statistics concepts and analysis results to non-experts
Ability to work well in cross-functional teams and prioritize requests from multiple stakeholders
Leadership/mentorship ability
Supply Chain experience is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses
401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more