Merchant - Knits & Sweaters - Men's
Core
Own end-to-end product strategy for men's knits and sweaters, blending creative vision with analytical rigor to drive assortments for J.Crew Factory.
Role type
Senior IC fashion merchant (men's knits)
Builds
Men's knitwear assortments (sweaters, knits) for J.Crew Factory
Domain
Apparel retail / Men's fashion
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
trend analysis, budget management, product assortment planning, fit approval, sales analysis, cross-functional collaboration, financial acumen
Preferred skills
men's knits category expertise, yarn weight/gauge knowledge, seasonal fabrications
Technologies
retail analytics tools, planning systems
Responsibilities
Translate trends into commercial big ideas; strategize budget and departmental opportunities; approve garment fit and buys; drive partnership with Planning on sales and markdown cadence; analyze competitive environment; plan merchandise buys within budget; evaluate financial indicators to drive results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC