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 Planner, you’ll develop and execute the financial strategy for your department, partnering with Merchants and Allocators to optimize sales, margin, and inventory performance. You’ll use your analytical expertise to build financial plans, forecast results, and provide clear insights that influence business decisions. This role requires strong collaboration, the ability to synthesize data into actionable strategies, and the confidence to guide cross-functional partners toward achieving both short- and long-term goals.
Responsibilities:
Preseason
Partner with manager to develop pre-season financial strategy that connects to and supports total JCG goals
Build preseason sales, margin, and inventory plans by department and class using historical data and current trend insights
Develop bottoms-up style plan, in partnership with Merchandising, making recommendations on rank, depth of buy, and flow timing
Summarize tops-down vs. bottoms-up plans, incorporating key metrics such as markup, average unit cost, margin rate, available inventory, discount rates, and sell-through
Present preseason plans and financial recommendations during investment and line review meetings
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 lead monthly OTB meetings, recommending forecast adjustments based on trend analysis
Analyze sell-through and inventory-to-sales ratios, proposing pricing and promotional actions to maximize profitability
Partner with Merchandising on opportunities to chase into or adjust future on-order to maximize margin outcome
Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or financial analysis
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills
Proven ability to translate data into insights and influence cross-functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience planning across multiple categories or channels
Advanced proficiency with planning tools and retail analytics systems
Demonstrated success managing OTB and seasonal investment strategies
Understanding of retail metrics such as sell-through, turn, and inventory-to-sales ratio
*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…