Associate Planner

Overview As an Associate Planner, you’ll help drive the financial success of the business by creating, managing, and analyzing plans that balance sales, margin, and inventory goals, with the support of your manager. You’ll work closely with Merchandising and Allocation to turn data into actionable strategies, supporting the team through insightful analysis, forecasting, and collaboration. Responsibilities Preseason: Partner with manager to build preseason sales, margin, and inventory plans by department and class using historical data and current trend insights; build bottoms‑up style plan in partnership with Merchandising; summarize opportunities and risks in product and financial plans, incorporating key metrics such as markup, average unit cost, and margin rate; present financial plans and recommendations to cross‑functional partners and leadership. In Season: Provide weekly updates on sales, margin, and inventory performance versus forecast at both a high level and style level; partner with Merchandising, Allocation, and Assortment Planning to make data‑driven decisions that optimize product flow, pricing, and receipt management; prepare in‑season forecasts and participate in monthly OTB meetings; analyze sell‑through and inventory‑to‑sales ratios, proposing pricing and promotional actions to maximize profitability. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; 2+ years of experience in planning, allocation, merchandising, or business analytics; strong analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills; excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities; highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment; collaborative and proactive team player with a strong sense of accountability. Preferred: Experience in a multi‑channel retail environment (stores, e‑commerce, or wholesale); familiarity with planning systems (e.g., MAP, o9, Power BI, or similar analytical tool). Work Model The role follows an in‑office work model, requiring associates to work from our New York office Tuesday through Thursday each week, effective September 8, 2026. Benefits and Perks Health & Well‑being – Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance, family planning support, fitness discounts, medical travel, and more. Associate Discount – Great discount across all J.Crew brands. Summer Fridays – We close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the summer months. Community Impact – We support local communities through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program. Winter Break – Eligible full‑time associates receive a winter break at the end of December. Salary Range $64,200.00 – $79,600.00 Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr