Senior Merchandise Planner
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
Content sections:
- Our Story: company description. Could be "About the role"? Actually "Our Story" is about company, not role. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can map:
- About the role: maybe the "The Role + Purpose" paragraph.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (Preseason, In Season, Other). Could be separate subheadings? But we can just have a Responsibilities section with
- items.
- Requirements: maybe "Qualifications Required:" and "Preferred". Could be Requirements (required) and maybe Skills? But we have Qualifications section. The instruction includes Qualifications as a possible heading. So we can have Qualifications section with required and preferred bullet lists.
- Benefits: there is a "Benefits + Perks" section with bullet list.
- Pay: there is "Salary Range: $86,400.00 - $111,700.00". Also mention base salary etc. So we can include Pay section.
- Schedule: there is "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." That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
We also have "Our Story" which could be considered "About the company" but not in list. Could we include as a paragraph before sections? The instruction says use headings for sections; we can include a
for prose not under a heading? Probably we can include a brief intro paragraph before headings. It says "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other
outside headings. So we can include a
for the company story.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, diversity statement, etc. Also remove "Note: Availability of these benefits..." maybe keep? It's a note about eligibility; it's substantive? Might be considered boilerplate but it's about benefits eligibility. Might keep as part of Benefits section? Could be included as a
after list.
Also remove "We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes..." etc. That's application instructions? It's encouraging to apply; maybe considered application instruction; we should remove.
Also remove "One of our core focuses..." etc. That's EEO boilerplate; remove.
Also remove "The base salary is just one component..." maybe part of Pay? It's about total rewards; could keep as part of Pay section? It's substantive about compensation. Might keep.
But we must not invent or summarize away detail. Keep all substantive info.
Let's extract substantive info:
Company story paragraph: "Our Story J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace."
That's substantive; we can keep as a
maybe under a heading "About the Company"? Not in list but we can just put as a
before sections.
The Role + Purpose paragraph: "As a Senior Planner, you’ll drive the financial success of a critical department by developing and executing sales, margin, and inventory plans that balance strategy and execution. You’ll take ownership of preseason and in-season planning, providing insights that influence buying decisions, assortment strategies, and receipt flow. This role combines analytical strength with strategic foresight — requiring someone who can forecast with precision, identify opportunities, and communicate recommendations that drive profitable growth. You’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Allocation, and your Planning Manager, while also managing and developing a direct report."
That's About the role.
Responsibilities: bullet list under Preseason, In Season, Other. We'll combine into a single list? Could keep subheadings but not required. We'll just list each responsibility as
- . Might be long; we can keep as is.
Qualifications Required: list of required qualifications.
Preferred: list of preferred qualifications.
We could have a Qualifications section with two sublists: Required and Preferred. Or separate sections Requirements (maybe required) and Skills (preferred). But instruction includes Requirements, Qualifications, Skills as possible headings. We'll use Qualifications for both required and preferred, maybe with headings inside? But we cannot add extra headings beyond
. We could have Qualifications
then
Required:
... then Preferred:
... That's okay.
Benefits: list of benefits.
Pay: Salary range plus note about base salary etc.
Schedule: in-office work model Tuesday-Thursday.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
Our Story ...
About the role
As a Senior Planner, you’ll drive the financial success ...
Responsibilities
- Preseason Partner with manager and merchant partners to develop high-level department strategy
- Lead the creation of preseason sales, margin, and inventory plans by department and class using historical performance and trend analysis to inform future investments and balancing department and class targets
- Develop bottoms-up style plan, in partnership with Merchandising, making recommendations on rank, depth of buy, and flow timing
- Analyze and summarize opportunities and risks across product categories based on key metrics such as markup, margin rate, and average unit cost
- Develop seasonal strategies that align with divisional goals and customer demand, ensuring optimized style counts, flow, and depth
- Present preseason financial recommendations and investment strategies to cross-functional teams and leadership
- Partner with cross-functional peers to refine planning tools, processes, and reporting that enhance financial visibility and efficiency
- In Season Lead weekly and monthly business recaps, providing analysis of performance versus forecast and identifying drivers of variance
- Manage ongoing sales, margin, and inventory forecasts, reflowing receipts and adjusting plans to align with current business trends
- Collaborate with Merchandising and Allocation to determine optimal product flow, replenishment, and markdown strategies
- Drive OTB (Open-to-Buy) management, ensuring inventory positions align with financial goals and opportunities
- Recommend and communicate cross-channel inventory transfers or actions to maximize sales and profitability
- Partner with manager and cross-functional leadership to provide insights and recommend actions that drive profitable growth
- Other Manage a direct report, supporting the development of analytical and planning skills
- Support the creation and enhancement of reports and templates used across the planning organization
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or financial analysis
- Proven ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence decision-making
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and forecasting skills with advanced Excel proficiency
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
- Familiarity with enterprise-level planning tools and reporting systems
- Strong understanding of retail metrics, including sell-through, turn, and inventory-to-sales ratios
- Demonstrated success driving financial results through strategic planning and in-season optimization
Benefits
- 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.
Pay
Salary Range: $86,400.00 - $111,700.00
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.
Schedule
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 should ensure no duplicate lines. Also we removed EEO etc.
Check for any leftover boilerplate: The "We welcome you to apply..." removed. The "One of our core focuses..." removed. The "We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts..." removed. The "J
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. Content sections: - Our Story: company description. Could be "About the role"? Actually "Our Story" is about company, not role. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can map: - About the role: maybe the "The Role + Purpose" paragraph. - Responsibilities: list of duties (Preseason, In Season, Other). Could be separate subheadings? But we can just have a Responsibilities section with
- items.
- Requirements: maybe "Qualifications Required:" and "Preferred". Could be Requirements (required) and maybe Skills? But we have Qualifications section. The instruction includes Qualifications as a possible heading. So we can have Qualifications section with required and preferred bullet lists.
- Benefits: there is a "Benefits + Perks" section with bullet list.
- Pay: there is "Salary Range: $86,400.00 - $111,700.00". Also mention base salary etc. So we can include Pay section.
- Schedule: there is "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." That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
We also have "Our Story" which could be considered "About the company" but not in list. Could we include as a paragraph before sections? The instruction says use headings for sections; we can include a
for prose not under a heading? Probably we can include a brief intro paragraph before headings. It says "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other
outside headings. So we can include a
for the company story. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, diversity statement, etc. Also remove "Note: Availability of these benefits..." maybe keep? It's a note about eligibility; it's substantive? Might be considered boilerplate but it's about benefits eligibility. Might keep as part of Benefits section? Could be included as a
after list. Also remove "We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes..." etc. That's application instructions? It's encouraging to apply; maybe considered application instruction; we should remove. Also remove "One of our core focuses..." etc. That's EEO boilerplate; remove. Also remove "The base salary is just one component..." maybe part of Pay? It's about total rewards; could keep as part of Pay section? It's substantive about compensation. Might keep. But we must not invent or summarize away detail. Keep all substantive info. Let's extract substantive info: Company story paragraph: "Our Story J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace." That's substantive; we can keep as a
maybe under a heading "About the Company"? Not in list but we can just put as a
before sections. The Role + Purpose paragraph: "As a Senior Planner, you’ll drive the financial success of a critical department by developing and executing sales, margin, and inventory plans that balance strategy and execution. You’ll take ownership of preseason and in-season planning, providing insights that influence buying decisions, assortment strategies, and receipt flow. This role combines analytical strength with strategic foresight — requiring someone who can forecast with precision, identify opportunities, and communicate recommendations that drive profitable growth. You’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Allocation, and your Planning Manager, while also managing and developing a direct report." That's About the role. Responsibilities: bullet list under Preseason, In Season, Other. We'll combine into a single list? Could keep subheadings but not required. We'll just list each responsibility as
- . Might be long; we can keep as is.
Qualifications Required: list of required qualifications.
Preferred: list of preferred qualifications.
We could have a Qualifications section with two sublists: Required and Preferred. Or separate sections Requirements (maybe required) and Skills (preferred). But instruction includes Requirements, Qualifications, Skills as possible headings. We'll use Qualifications for both required and preferred, maybe with headings inside? But we cannot add extra headings beyond
. We could have
Qualifications
thenRequired:
- ... then
- Preseason Partner with manager and merchant partners to develop high-level department strategy
- Lead the creation of preseason sales, margin, and inventory plans by department and class using historical performance and trend analysis to inform future investments and balancing department and class targets
- Develop bottoms-up style plan, in partnership with Merchandising, making recommendations on rank, depth of buy, and flow timing
- Analyze and summarize opportunities and risks across product categories based on key metrics such as markup, margin rate, and average unit cost
- Develop seasonal strategies that align with divisional goals and customer demand, ensuring optimized style counts, flow, and depth
- Present preseason financial recommendations and investment strategies to cross-functional teams and leadership
- Partner with cross-functional peers to refine planning tools, processes, and reporting that enhance financial visibility and efficiency
- In Season Lead weekly and monthly business recaps, providing analysis of performance versus forecast and identifying drivers of variance
- Manage ongoing sales, margin, and inventory forecasts, reflowing receipts and adjusting plans to align with current business trends
- Collaborate with Merchandising and Allocation to determine optimal product flow, replenishment, and markdown strategies
- Drive OTB (Open-to-Buy) management, ensuring inventory positions align with financial goals and opportunities
- Recommend and communicate cross-channel inventory transfers or actions to maximize sales and profitability
- Partner with manager and cross-functional leadership to provide insights and recommend actions that drive profitable growth
- Other Manage a direct report, supporting the development of analytical and planning skills
- Support the creation and enhancement of reports and templates used across the planning organization
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or financial analysis
- Proven ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and influence decision-making
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and forecasting skills with advanced Excel proficiency
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
- Familiarity with enterprise-level planning tools and reporting systems
- Strong understanding of retail metrics, including sell-through, turn, and inventory-to-sales ratios
- Demonstrated success driving financial results through strategic planning and in-season optimization
- 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.
Preferred:
- ... That's okay.
Benefits: list of benefits.
Pay: Salary range plus note about base salary etc.
Schedule: in-office work model Tuesday-Thursday.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
Our Story ...
About the role
As a Senior Planner, you’ll drive the financial success ...
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Benefits
Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.
Pay
Salary Range: $86,400.00 - $111,700.00
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.
Schedule
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 should ensure no duplicate lines. Also we removed EEO etc. Check for any leftover boilerplate: The "We welcome you to apply..." removed. The "One of our core focuses..." removed. The "We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts..." removed. The "J