Madewell · 20 hours ago
Merchandise Planner - Non-Apparel
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $87K/yr
4+ years expMadewell is a company dedicated to creating premium denim and wardrobe pieces, emphasizing diversity, equity, and sustainability. The Merchandise Planner will own the financial strategy for their department, collaborating with Merchants and Allocators to optimize sales, margin, and inventory performance through analytical expertise and actionable strategies.
ApparelCommunities
Responsibilities
Preseason Build sales, margin, and inventory plans by department, class, and style, leveraging historical data and forward-looking insights
Analyze business performance to identify key drivers, risks, and growth opportunities
Develop preseason financial strategies that support product investments and align with business objectives
Recommend optimal style counts, depth, and flow to deliver sales and margin targets
Present preseason plans and financial recommendations during investment and line review meetings
In Season Lead weekly and monthly recaps, analyzing performance against forecast to identify risks and opportunities
Reforecast sales, margin, and inventory based on current business trends and inventory health
Partner with Merchandising, Allocation, and Finance to optimize product flow, receipt management, and promotional strategies
Recommend markdown, pricing, and reflow actions to maximize profitability and minimize liability
Manage OTB (Open-to-Buy) and hindsight processes to ensure alignment with financial objectives
Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership, connecting insights to actions that improve performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or financial analysis
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills
Proven ability to translate data into insights and influence cross-functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience planning across multiple categories or channels
Advanced proficiency with planning tools and retail analytics systems
Demonstrated success managing OTB and seasonal investment strategies
Understanding of retail metrics such as sell-through, turn, and inventory-to-sales ratio
Benefits
Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
Company
Madewell
Madewell is proud to be part of the J.Crew Group and fully shares its commitment to providing the highest quality.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Crisafulli (Einhorn)
Chief Merchandising Officer
April Bennett
Manager - Collaborations & Partnerships
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