Merchant - Knits & Sweaters - Men's

JCrew•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchant, Men's Knits & Sweaters is a key merchant role on the J.Crew Factory men's team, responsible for owning the end-to-end product strategy for one of our most important knit categories. This role blends creative vision with analytical rigor, partnering closely with Design, Planning, Marketing, and Visual to bring compelling assortments to life that resonate with the J.Crew Factory customer. We welcome candidates from diverse professional backgrounds who bring curiosity, a strong point of view, and a passion for product.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in a merchant or buying role within apparel or fashion retail
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable strategies
Strong business acumen with a demonstrated understanding of retail financial metrics and buying principles
Self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
High taste level with a genuine passion for fashion and an eye for trend-right, commercially viable product
Proven cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence and partner across design, planning, and marketing teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in men's knits, sweaters, or similar knit categories, with knowledge of yarn weights, gauges, and seasonal fabrications
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Understand trend analysis and translate trend to commercial big ideas, identifying the next big thing
Present pre-season strategy to the cross-functional team
Partner with Planning to strategize budget and departmental opportunities
Analyze seasonal and hindsight information, trends, product assortment, and competition to develop the strategy
Participate in Design Board Reviews and provide feedback on silhouette, fabric, and color based on hindsight and strategy
Build the Roadmap for Design articulating newness needs by month with AUC targets, as well as clear direction on carry-forward products
Approve garment fit on key products and buys, ensuring product execution meets the design aesthetic and commercially acceptable quality standards
Drive partnership with Planning and Allocation on reviewing sales, receipts, markdown cadence, and style-color counts
Analyze the competitive environment and use that knowledge to positively impact results, making recommendations to leadership
Utilize product strategies and analytical results to plan all merchandise buys in accordance with budget for each quarter; present the line at assortment and investment reviews
Evaluate financial and business indicators, assess reports, and translate data into actionable information to drive results
Partner with Marketing, Styling, and Visual to ensure key items and big bets are elevated and supported by the cross-functional team

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Prescription insurance
Vision insurance
Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
Fitness discounts
Medical travel
Associate discount across all brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
Summer Fridays (office closes at 1:00 PM)
Community Impact support through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
Winter Break (for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office)
Paid time off (PTO) package