Merchandise Planning Manager — Lead Strategy & Growth

J.Crew; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate discount

Summer Fridays

Community impact

Winter break

Job summary

J.Crew is seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to lead the financial and strategic planning for the division, guiding a team to drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity. You’ll partner with Merchandising, Allocation, and senior leadership to shape the financial roadmap and inform assortment decisions.

In preseason you’ll create plans, analyze performance, and present recommendations to executives. In season you’ll monitor trends, adjust receipts and promotions, and provide insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years in merchandise planning or related fields.
• Proven success leading planning strategy for a division or large department.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of sales, margin, and inventory plans by department.
• Analyze performance to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Merchandising to align financial goals with product strategy.
• Present preseason plans and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop division-level strategies to drive sales and inventory turns.
• Lead in-season forecasting, adjustments, and insights.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Planning tools

Financial reporting systems

Job description

J.Crew is seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to lead the financial and strategic planning for the division, guiding a team to drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity. You’ll partner with Merchandising, Allocation, and senior leadership to shape the financial roadmap and inform assortment decisions.

In preseason you’ll create plans, analyze performance, and present recommendations to executives. In season you’ll monitor trends, adjust receipts and promotions, and provide insights to