Omni Merchandising Associate: Strategy & Analytics

J.Crew Factory; Texas; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Associate discount

Summer Fridays

Community impact

Winter break

Job summary

J.Crew Group is seeking an Associate Merchant to help manage seasonal assortments and act as the point person for cross-functional partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning. You will drive category strategy and optimize omni-channel performance.

The role requires 3+ years in merchandising, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze data to inform decisions. A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset and ability to influence across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ Merchandising experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience with a reporting or business analysis system (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and business skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build an on-trend Omni assortment with channel-specific strategies in mind.
• Initiate market/competitor analysis and stay on top of industry trends.
• Manage merchandising systems and information management.
• Communicate changes to cross-functional partners – planning, production, design and wholesale; participate in store visits.
• Prepare and analyze Omni selling recaps to drive the business and make recommendations.
• Partner with planning in pre-season to plan and buy based on analysis of the business.
• Participate in inventory management and control with planning and distribution teams.
• Assist with pricing and profit strategies and promotions to drive gross margin.

Skills

Merchandising

Excel

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Tools

Power BI

Job description

J.Crew Group is seeking an Associate Merchant to help manage seasonal assortments and act as the point person for cross-functional partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning. You will drive category strategy and optimize omni-channel performance.

The role requires 3+ years in merchandising, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze data to inform decisions. A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset and ability to influence across teams are essential.