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J.Crew is a fashion retailer founded in 1983, committed to inclusive and sustainable practices. Role + Purpose As a Planner, you’ll develop and execute the financial strategy 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. Responsibilities Preseason Partner with the manager to develop pre‑season financial strategy that connects to and supports the total Madewell goals. Build preseason sales, margin, and inventory plans by department and class using historical data and current trend insights. Develop a bottom‑up style plan, in partnership with Merchandising, making recommendations on rank, depth of buy and flow timing. Summarize tops‑down vs bottoms‑up plans, incorporating key metrics such as markup, average unit cost, margin rate, available inventory, discount rates, and sell‑through. Present preseason plans and financial recommendations during investment and line review meetings. In Season Provide weekly updates on sales, margin, and inventory performance versus forecast at both a high level and style level. Partner with Merchandising Allocation and Assortment Planning to make data‑driven decisions that optimize product flow, pricing, and receipt management. Prepare in‑season forecasts and lead monthly OTB meetings, recommending forecast adjustments based on trend analysis. Analyze sell‑through and inventory‑to‑sales ratios, proposing pricing and promotional actions to maximize profitability. Partner with Merchandising on opportunities to chase into or adjust future on‑order to maximize margin outcome. Qualifications 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 + Perks Health & Well‑being: Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription, vision insurance, family planning support, fitness discounts, medical travel and more. Associate Discount: Significant discounts across all J.Crew brands. Summer Fridays: Hybrid work model with office closure at 1:00PM on Fridays during summer months. Community Impact: Support for local communities through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program. Winter Break: PTO package plus winter break at the end of December for eligible full‑time associates at the Home Office. Salary Range $80,800.00 – $100,400.00 Equal Opportunity Statement J.Crew Group (JCG) is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. We welcome job applicants of all backgrounds and are proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law. Anti‑Harassment & Discrimination Policy Discrimination, harassment, and intimidation have no place in our offices, stores, or distribution centers. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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