Assistant Planner

J.Crew•New York, NY

2d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Planner, you’ll support your manager in developing and executing financial plans that balance sales, margin, and inventory goals. You’ll use data to understand performance, identify opportunities, and make recommendations that strengthen results. This role builds the foundation for a career in Planning — blending analytical curiosity, collaboration, and strategic thinking to bring product and financial strategies to life.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience, recent college grad with internship experience or retail store experience preferred
Strong analytical and financial skills, with proficiency in Excel and retail math
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Curious, proactive, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player eager to learn and grow within Planning

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field
Exposure to planning, buying, allocation, or financial analysis within a retail or consumer goods organization

Responsibilities

Support the creation of preseason sales, margin, and inventory plans by department, class, and style
Analyze historical and current business trends to identify key learnings, risks, and growth opportunities
Summarize key financial metrics — such as markup, margin rate, and average unit cost — to inform planning assumptions
Partner with manager to align on seasonal investment strategy and product flow recommendations
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to prepare financial presentations for line reviews and buy meetings
Provide weekly and monthly business recaps that highlight performance trends and variances to forecast
Update and reforecast sales, margin, and inventory plans based on current results and market shifts
Partner with manager and cross-functional teams to identify in-season opportunities and risks, proposing actions such as receipt reflows, pricing adjustments, or markdowns
Participate in OTB (Open-to-Buy) meetings and inventory reviews, ensuring alignment with departmental goals
Maintain accuracy of all reports and tools to support effective, data-driven decision-making