Distribution Analyst

Our Story

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag-if it's Madewell, it's made well.

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

As a Distribution Analyst, you'll play a critical role in supporting the flow of product across our business. You'll help ensure that inventory is allocated efficiently to meet sales goals, partnering across Planning, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to bring strategies to life. With a strong analytical mindset and a passion for problem-solving, you'll translate data into actionable decisions that drive results and strengthen the customer experience.

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Experience working in a retail, allocation, or supply chain environment
• Familiarity with allocation or planning systems (e.g., SAP, JDA, or similar tools)
• Exposure to inventory management, forecasting, or data visualization platforms

*This role follows our in-office work model, requiring associates to work from our New York office Tuesday through Thursday each week, effective September 8, 2026.

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We're always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

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.