Supply Chain Operations Manager in Training

Job Description

Operations Manager In Training – New Graduate & Early Career – East Coast Fulfillment Center | Nordstrom

The Tone:
This is an accelerated development opportunity at Nordstrom, located in East Coast Fulfillment Centers. Nordstrom, a specialty retailer since 1901, ensures a seamless flow of merchandise through its Supply Chain team to delight customers. This role is a core part of the company’s success, preparing future leaders by building essential skills through practical application alongside experienced managers. The program is designed for new graduates and early career professionals aiming for leadership roles in supply chain operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person East Coast Fulfillment Centers
• Pay: $45,000.00 – $74,000.00 Annual
• Team: Rotational program, reporting to experienced managers and senior leadership
• Mission: To develop foundational leadership, analytical, and communication skills to become a future Supply Chain Operations leader.
• Tech Stack: Warehouse systems, 4DX principles

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Cultivate leadership and management skills through participation in structured trainings, meetings, and workshops.
• Support: Assist current Supply Chain Operations Managers in executing daily departmental processes to meet established goals and objectives.
• Understand: Gain a comprehensive understanding of operations by rotating between various departments, shifts, or buildings.
• Lead: Coach and mentor warehouse associates to drive performance and foster their professional development.
• Analyze: Improve departmental performance by utilizing data and analysis, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (anticipated graduation between January 2026 and December 2026, or recently graduated within the last 18 months).
• Experience: 0-1 year of formal or informal people-leadership experience. Possess either 2+ years of warehouse/fulfillment experience or a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Skills: Analytical thinking, effective communication, operational problem-solving, people leadership, data analysis.
• Bonus: Open to relocation during or after the program for expanded career opportunities. Able to adapt to various shift schedules (mornings, nights, weekends) to gain exposure to 24/7 operations. Comfortable working full-time on-site in a hands-on fulfillment environment, including occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.