Merchandise Planner - Non-Apparel

Madewell • New York, NY

6d • $72,500 - $87,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. As a Planner, you’ll own the financial strategy and execution for your department, partnering with Merchants and Allocators to optimize sales, margin, and inventory performance. You’ll use your analytical expertise to build financial plans, forecast results, and provide clear insights that influence business decisions. This role requires strong collaboration, the ability to synthesize data into actionable strategies, and the confidence to guide cross-functional partners toward achieving both short- and long-term goals.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level