Inventory & Allocation Analyst — Hybrid NYC (Tue-Thu)

jcrew; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,858,000 - 75,906,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Community Impact

Winter Break

Job summary

J.Crew Group in New York is seeking a Distribution Analyst to optimize the flow of product across the business. You will ensure inventory is allocated efficiently to meet sales goals, working with Planning, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to translate data into actionable decisions that improve customer experience.

This role follows our in-office work model at the New York office, with a schedule Tues–Thu in person, starting September 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience (internship or retail store experience preferred).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Service-minded and resourceful with a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute allocation strategies that support sales and inventory objectives across stores and channels.
• Analyze selling trends and inventory data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Planning and Merchandising to forecast needs and manage inventory flow throughout the season.
• Monitor inbound and outbound shipments to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries.
• Execute initial inventory releases, transfers, and store-level adjustments.
• Build and maintain allocation reports and dashboards to support business insights.
• Support backlog and markdown monitoring to optimize inventory levels and product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine allocation logic and improve efficiency.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Proactive communicator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

JDA

Job description

J.Crew Group in New York is seeking a Distribution Analyst to optimize the flow of product across the business. You will ensure inventory is allocated efficiently to meet sales goals, working with Planning, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to translate data into actionable decisions that improve customer experience.

This role follows our in-office work model at the New York office, with a schedule Tues–Thu in person, starting September 8, 2026.