Distribution Analyst

J.Crew Factory; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Associate discount

Summer Fridays

Community impact

Winter break

Job summary

J.Crew Group in New York is seeking a Financial Planning - Forecasting professional to influence department plans and optimize allocation strategies. This role focuses on data-driven forecasting, inventory balancing, and in-season management to support retail operations.

You will develop forecasting and allocation strategies, support IPM processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve in-stock levels and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficient with Excel and quick to learn technical applications.
• Translate data into actionable insights using retail math.
• Build constructive relationships with diverse partners.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and recommendations to influence department/class level plans.
• Assist in development of department/class level allocation strategies.
• Develop and execute packing, pre-packs, size balancing and inventory balancing.
• Support in-season management of department/class level plans with updates.
• Execute initial inventory releases and ensure receipt accuracy for in-season allocations.
• Forecast inbound/outbound inventory to drive in-stock and manage payroll.
• Execute in-season price strategies and store-level allocations.
• Execute allocation and replenishment for Basics via forecasting tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Retail math

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Story

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.

Our Story

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Role + Purpose

Financial Planning - Forecasting

• Provide data and recommendations to influence the development of department/class level plans
• Assist in the development of department/class level allocation strategies
• Develop and execute strategies for packing, pre-packs, size balancing and inventory balancing

Plan Management - Allocation

• Support in-season management of department/class level plans including ongoing assessments and updates
• Execute initial inventory releases
• Ensure receipt accuracy to support in-season allocation strategies
• Execute in-season price strategies, store level exceptions, and new store allocations
• Forecast inbound/outbound inventory to drive in-stock and to manage DC/store payroll

Business Process Management-Supply Chain Operations

• Execute allocation and replenishment of Basics managed thru demand forecasting and management tools, as required

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
• Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results; proficiency in retail math
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits + Perks

• 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.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Hourly Range: $22.98 - $26.49

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is 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.