Inventory Planning Analyst

About usKnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Inventory Planning Analyst – Ann Taylor Factory

About the Position:

The Inventory Planning Analyst ensures inventory levels are optimally planned and executed by Channel (stores and ecomm,) emphasis by Store and by Size to maximize Sales, Margin, and Inventory Productivity. They will develop and execute a robust allocation strategy that connects with the merchant vision and financial plan for the product categories that they oversee. They will partner cross-functionally to achieve this outcome. Key partners include Merchandise Planning and Merchandising, DC & Store Operations, Location Planning, and the Stores Field Organization.

NOTE: Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Business analysis in support of location level strategies that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
  • This would include partnering with Location Planning on Store, Tier, Region, and Climate level opportunities.
• In select brands, the Inventory Planner will manage inventory for long lifecycle replenishment programs.
  • This includes conceptualizing, building, and buying to model stock inventory and managing inventory to a sales and receipt plan.
• Leads the review of allocation strategies for each floor set.
• Accountable for providing size analysis and recommendations for future buys and allocation strategies. Owns pre-season size profiling reviews.
• Collaborates with the Merchant and Merchandise Planner to formulate future business strategies.
• Accountable to roll up and publish hindsight information for each business cycle (floor set/quarter/season), identifying opportunities to improve Sales and Margin.
• Provides analytics to support internal business partner's needs (for Home Office and for the Field Organization).
• Proactively seeks out mentoring and training opportunities that facilitate personal development.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, statistics, operations, engineering, supply chain, fashion.
• 1-3 years of allocation and business analytics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work with a diverse team to drive results.
• Problem-solving skills - proactively recommends solutions to various stakeholders; can make decisions with limited information.
• Self-Starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proven track record of using data to influence decisions to drive profitable outcomes.
• High degree of change agility and dynamic thinking.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen - ability to analyze and understand quantitative data.
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology. Systems used: JDA, Arthur Allocation, E3, Oracle, SAP Business Objects, MicroStrategy, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand's discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $64, ,000*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

This position works a minimum of 3 days/week (Tu/W/Th) on-site at our Times Square Tower (NYC) home office location.   

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Location:Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036Position Type:Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company's business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant's request for reasonable accommodation.

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