Associate Merchant - Women's Knits

Madewell • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

An Associate Merchant helps manage the execution of seasonal assortments and serves as a point person for cross-functional partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning. The role helps drive strategy for assigned categories and builds an on-trend omnichannel assortment with channel-specific strategies in mind. It includes managing merchandising systems and information, analyzing sales and market trends, supporting pre-season planning and buying, and participating in inventory, pricing, and profit strategies. The Associate Merchant also manages a highly SKU-intensive assortment with substantial purchase-order and system maintenance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of merchandising experience.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Demonstrated analytical and business skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a reporting or business analysis system, such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Build an on-trend omnichannel assortment with channel-specific strategies in mind.
• Initiate market and competitor analysis and stay informed about industry trends.
• Manage merchandising systems and information management.
• Communicate changes to cross-functional partners in planning, production, design, and wholesale.
• Participate in store visits.
• Prepare and analyze omnichannel selling recaps to drive the business.
• Recommend ways to optimize current sales and influence future plans.
• Partner with planning before the season to plan and buy the department based on comprehensive business analysis, including prior-year results and current business.
• Participate in inventory management and control with planning and distribution teams.
• Participate in pricing and profit strategies, including making promotional and markdown suggestions to drive profitable gross margin results.
• Review new receipts against business trends to maximize sales and stock.
• Manage a highly SKU-intensive assortment, including substantial purchase-order and system maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for eligible associates and family members.
• Family planning support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Fitness discounts and medical travel benefits.
• Associate discounts across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell brands.
• Hybrid work model.
• Summer Fridays, with the office closing at 1:00 PM on Fridays during summer months.
• Philanthropic community support through the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office, in addition to PTO.
• Opportunity for a bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed