Data Scientist – Merchandising & Inventory Machine Learning - Hybrid – Seattle, WA

Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking a Data Scientist in the Merchandising & Inventory Machine Learning team. The role involves solving complex merchandising and inventory challenges using machine learning and optimization techniques, analyzing large datasets, building predictive models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance item performance and customer experiences. Responsibilities Partner with product managers, engineers and other stakeholders to understand business problems and identify opportunities for machine learning applications to optimize item lifecycle performance Perform exploratory data analysis and statistical modelling to extract actionable insights from large and complex datasets Build and maintain robust data pipelines to process, clean and transform data from diverse sources (e.g. SQL datasets, APIs, flat files) Design, develop and implement scalable and production-ready machine learning models / optimization algorithms for areas such as demand forecasting, assortment, and pricing optimization Implement robust evaluation and monitoring to validate the performance and reliability of machine learning models Communicate complex findings, insights and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders Skills Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience Minimum 1 years hands-on experience in Data Science or Machine Learning roles Minimum 1 years of professional SQL experience, performing advanced queries and optimization techniques Proficient coding skills in Python, with experience writing clean, maintainable, and optimized ML code Experience applying statistical and machine learning algorithms, such as regression, decision trees, clustering, neural networks, survival analysis, along with model evaluation techniques A passion for solving complex problems with creative approaches Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments Familiarity with machine learning libraries/frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch Curiosity to understand business processes and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement using data-driven approaches Exposure to cloud-based ML infrastructure and data pipelines (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) Knowledge and experience in retail Motivation to stay current with advancements in data science and machine learning technologies Benefits Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources 401k Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options PTO accruals Holidays Company Overview Nordstrom is an online fashion retailer that specializes in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty. It was founded in 1901, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Nordstrom has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 188 in 2025, 231 in 2024, 190 in 2023, 311 in 2022, 280 in 2021, 208 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.